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Three smart ways to stop an acquisition from happening
For one reason or another, a business will take over another company. However, not all acquisitions are friendly. When one business tries to take over another one without the other company’s consent, it’s known as a hostile takeover. If another
How Full-Stock Mergers Work
Mergers and acquisitions in New York turn out to be lucrative deals when done right. Money is the central focus, but how it’s acquired in a deal is a true challenge. In acquisitions, monetary values have to be exchanged in
What are the pros and cons of angel investor funding?
In New York and around the country, many entrepreneurs decide to create startups. Unless the owner is bankrolling this venture, a startup will likely depend on funding from investors. Fortunately, certain wealthy individuals are happy to invest in these companies,
Where to get seed funding
Many entrepreneurs in New York have excellent business ideas but lack the capital needed to start a new venture. Additionally, there are also many who have started on a shoestring budget and have proven their mission can be effective and
Choosing the legal structure for a new business
One of the most important decisions made by entrepreneurs in New York and around the country is choosing the appropriate legal structure for their new commercial ventures. Establishing a sole proprietorship is the easiest and quickest way to get a
Is it possible to overfund your startup business?
Creating your own startup in New York is a great decision. It gives you the freedom of running your own business and setting your own rules. You also get a great sense of accomplishment once your startup gets off the
Ways to increase the success of a business merger
Before a merger or acquisition, a company makes several decisions. Some of the common reasons are boosting productivity and gaining new customers. However, the merging and acquisition process is complex and risky. Most firms are often unprepared and do not
Is a microloan right for your startup?
In New York and around the country, one of the greatest challenges of new business startups is raising capital. Banks are generally not interested in offering small loans of $50,000 or less to new business ventures, making it almost impossible
How to defend against hostile takeovers in New York
As a business becomes more successful, it becomes more susceptible to hostile competitors. You should learn about hostile takeover defense strategies to protect your company. Repurchase your stocks As simple as it sounds, a stock repurchase can effectively defend against
Tips on securing business capital
Most business owners in New York don’t have tens of thousands of dollars sitting around. To start your own business, you’ll need to raise capital to pay for your expenses. Capital can include loans, donations, fees and other funds that
What happens after a merger?
When two New York companies merge, they generally form a single new entity. However, this doesn’t mean that the acquiring company simply does away with everything related to the business that it just merged with. It’s not uncommon for a
Passion, Drive & Starting a Business at 12
Join us for our first podcast episode with Neil Fridman Esq., Managing Partner and Founder. Watch Neil talk about starting his first business with his grandmother to eventually starting his own law firm. His advice to entrepreneurs weighing the security
Investment Banker Turned Lawyer… Here’s WHY!
So, people are always asking me: “Why did you start your own law firm? Why do you focus on startups? Why not focus on established, medium-sized enterprise clients?” And the answer is: I have done that already. I worked for
Tools to Raise Capital for Startups: EXPLAINED
Hi, my name is Neil Fridman, Esq., Managing Partner of . And today I want to discuss with you the different types of instruments for raising capital in the startup context. So first we have SAFE Notes. What is a
Forming a Business Entity: Lawyers vs. Document Creation Sites
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Why Your Startup Needs a STRONG LEGAL STRATEGY!
Hi, I’m Neil Fridman, Esq., Managing Partner of . Today, I want to discuss with you why it’s important for startups to have a legal strategy. Even when they’re pre-revenue, before they’ve taken in a dollar of any cash whatsoever…
Equity Crowdfunding: An Option for Startups Raising Capital
Many entrepreneurs across the U.S. have long struggled to raise enough capital to get their business up and running without having a personal connection to an interested investor. Under prior rules, private investing had to be the way startups conducted
HIPAA and Technology: Compliance Insights
HIPAA Overview: Privacy Rule and Security Rule The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was enacted to protect the privacy and availability of health insurance coverage and medical information, which required the creation of national standards to