Many of us were familiar with inflation before but have felt its effects much more acutely this last year. While “normal” inflation hovers around 2% in the U.S., recent inflation has been nearly four times that. So unless you haven’t bought groceries since early 2020, you have experienced inflation firsthand.
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The devotion and focus it takes to launch a startup can often blind you to the cold, hard reality that you – and your investors – may be wasting your money. Here’s a list of questions that can inject some objectivity to the process.
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One feature from Smart Business on upskilling the C-suite says that, yes, business leaders need to upgrade their skills in 2022 to stay up-to-date on what’s new and what’s next. Amid conversations about the shortage of workers with 21st-century skills, members of the C-suite could likewise limit their vision for their company by relying on outdated beliefs that can stunt growth. There is now pressure on executives to display essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication to steer their organization through a fast-changing world.
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Not all press is good press. Carvana—the door-to-door car e-tailer—was once the buzz about town. The company’s commercials graced every television and phone screen, touting their tagline: a better way to buy a car. As a result, people bought and sold their cars through a seamless process.
As of late, however, they’ve earned their buzz for very different reasons.
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Regulation D, Rule 506(b) verification.
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Nowhere has the social media landscape made as dramatic an impact as on raising capital. Okay, maybe we’re biased, but the change is truly huge. The days when raising money for your business meant bank loans, credit cards, and asking for money from friends and family are over. Of course, you can still access those funding sources if you want to, but you don’t have to. You have choices. You can opt for a crowdfunding campaign.
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For decades now, the topic of global warming has been at the forefront of political debate. But today, the effects of a warming planet, i.e., extreme weather shifts, are evident around the world. While everyone can do their part to reduce emissions, some emissions are unavoidable.
Individuals and organizations can offset those emissions by supporting activities that help reduce or remove emissions from the atmosphere. We will explore carbon offset credits and how businesses and big names are using them to reduce their net emissions.
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While we may have thought we had heard the last of Twitter when Instagram first became popular, people are still using the 140-character count platform for everything from entertainment to news.
And while Jack Dorsey may be long gone, and the NFT of his first tweet deemed nearly worthless, there may soon be another big name at the helm.
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Much of the new ideas that permeate modern finance have existed in some form or another. Even modern accredited investor based laws are built on top of laws dating all the way back to 1933. In order to stay updated and relevant, fundraisers need to be aware of all of the crowdfunding opportunities that exist. Creating a new idea is the easiest way to attract new investors, however, how do you reach those investors? Consider a Rule 506(c) exemption and your fund will be able to advertise publicly. In order to stay compliant with the SEC, the fund will need to only accept accredited investors.
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Everyone has witnessed the rise of Tesla in the past decade. Even if you haven’t watched their stock gain 1000%+, you have seen the presence of their cars on the road grow. What once were few and far between on the highway, now seem commonplace. But Tesla is just one player in the electric vehicle game. Almost every major car manufacturer has an electric or hybrid option in existence or in the works. The question is, how will all-electric brands and vehicles shift the industry? As supply increases, will demand?
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