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Accessing Capital: Debt Financing for Startups
Debt financing for startups is often misunderstood, yet it can fund major milestones, like hiring sprees, equipment purchases, or facility upgrades. Let’s clear the air once and for all.
Preparing for an IPO — How to De-Risk the Journey
Series C fundraising is sometimes the last stop before a company goes public. Here’s how to de-risk those aspirational dreams and what you can expect from this finish line.
Why You Need Operational Risk Management at Series C
Late-stage startups must often navigate more management liability issues than other companies. Let’s discuss how to navigate this maze of scrutiny and gauntlet of operational risks.
Risks for Late-Stage Startups & How to Overcome Them
Late-stage startups face unique challenges when embarking on a Series C funding round, from regulatory compliance to global economic threats. Let’s discuss some risk management solutions to overcome these challenges.
Mapping Out the Landscape for Late-Stage Companies
Fundraising levels for late-stage companies have slowed recently — but moving into new markets is still achievable. Let’s navigate together.
How Late-Stage Companies Can Assign Capital Purpose
In the hunt for capital, late-stage companies must consider the purpose for any newly acquired Series C funds. In our second post of this series, we talk about how to identify that reason.
Achieving Key Benchmarks Before a Series C Round
Embarking on a Series C funding round is an exciting turning point for late-stage companies. Have you reached the milestones?
Commercial Insurance Claims Trends
Commercial insurance claims trends frequently make news headlines. Many times, these breaking stories provide a sneak peek into the insurance industry and insight into your own risks.
A Guide to Product Recall Insurance
Product recall insurance can be a lifeline during a recall — but many companies assume other insurance lines cover this situation. Let’s talk about the ins and outs of this coverage and whether you need it.
Ready to Sell Your Business? Here Are 5 Savvy Exit Strategies
Founders don’t always consider exit strategies when launching a new business; however, it’s another part of risk management to consider. Let’s review some options.
Securing Your Company With Multi-Factor Authentication: A Complete Guide
Cybersecurity is a priority for most company leaders, with multi-factor authentication spearheading the endeavor. Here’s how to make it a reality in your organization.
SEC Compliance for Startups — What You Should Know
Many people are surprised to learn that SEC compliance pertains to public and private companies — but what regulations are vital to know for startups? We have the details.
Selling Startups: How to Sell Your Business
Selling startups is common exit strategy, and many founders face the decision to sell or keep. Fortunately, when it’s time to sell your business, we have some insider tips to get the job done.
How to Find the Right CFO for Your Startup
Scaling means recruiting vital team members to support your efforts — but who? Let’s talk about finding the right startup CFO that fits your budget and needs, from new startups to those with venture capital in mind.
10 Venture Capital Firms Investing in Early-Stage Startups
Although investors have hit the brakes on the growth-stage, early-stage startups remain a hot commodity. Here are some top VC firms to know.
How to Establish an Employee Stock Option Plan
Startups can expand and develop by establishing an employee stock option (ESO) plan — but it does require some highly strategic steps. Let’s discuss how to make it happen.
The Roundup — Alright, Alright, Alright: A Look at Cannabis and Executive Risk (Webinar)
Matt McKenna from Scale Underwriting provides takeaways from the PLUS 4-person panel, reviewing challenges that cannabis underwriters face.
Valuable Tax Incentives & Credits for Your Startup
Should startup founders consider tax incentives and credits as part of financial savings? Here’s why this strategy might makes sense for your small or mid-market business and how to make it happen.
Using Insurance As A Critical Risk Management Tool
Many business leaders assume insurance is merely a fallback or plan B. However, used wisely, insurance is a risk management tool that sets successful companies apart. Here’s how.
Understanding the Anatomy of a Commercial Insurance Claim
It’s often tough to make sense of a commercial insurance claim, with its deductibles, limits, and confusing language. In the first post of our 4-part series, let’s set the record straight.
What to Do When You Have a Commercial Insurance Claim
Filing a commercial insurance claim can seem intimidating. After all, many of us have only dealt with personal auto claims. Still, as a leader, it’s necessary to understand the business insurance claims process. We have the inside scoop.
To Understand Cyber Liability Premiums, Let’s Talk About Hurricanes
Cyber liability insurance premiums are rising, and company leaders struggle to keep up with the increase — but why is this happening? Let’s talk about the “hurricane effect” and what to expect in the future.