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| delisted stock | 7/17/2008 | Kevin Bousquet |
Q: if I owned stock in a company that got delisted, did I just lose my investment? The company is IBIZ ...
A: There are a number of reasons why the company could be delisted. It could be because it's out of ...
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| VC or go it alone | 6/3/2008 | Kevin Bousquet |
Q: I am in the initial phase of a start up environmental consulting firm. I have developed a ...
A: I guess it would depend on the VC firm or perhaps you might find an individual angel investor who ...
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| VC or go it alone | 6/1/2008 | Kevin Bousquet |
Q: I am in the initial phase of a start up environmental consulting firm. I have developed a ...
A: This is too small for a VC type of investment. The other thing that VC's may not like is the fact ...
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| captail stock vs common stock | 5/10/2008 | Kevin Bousquet |
Q: i didn't understand if capital stock and common stock is the same or if capital stock only ...
A: Sorry your question got caught in my spam filter "once again" :) Capital Stock is ownership Common ...
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| Private Equity | 4/17/2008 | Kevin Bousquet |
Q: I own shares in a Private Company which I believe is not providing accurate financial information to ...
A: Not sure if you are in Canada or the United States. The basic rule of thumb would be subject to any ...
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| Private Equity Stocks | 2/16/2007 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: I'm confused about how stocks in a private limited company (i.e private equity stocks in a company ...
A: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 12:00 AM CST Hello, Daniel: Excellent question -- let's get right to ...
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| Venture funding | 11/13/2006 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: 11/13 Hello Jim - I've been the CEO of as specialized Internet marketing company in Santa ...
A: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 10:35 PM CST Hello, Earl: Excellent question -- let's get right to it: ...
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| Capital Gains | 11/11/2006 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: We bought a home in Florida a year ago and are going to sell it and move back to Iowa this spring. ...
A: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 11:25 PM CST Hello, Billye Jo: Yes. Billye Jo, I hope this points ...
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| capital losses from stocks | 3/2/2006 | kevin kemper |
Q: I plan to sell some stocks that I bought around 10 years ago. I have changed brokers at least 3 ...
A: if u can pinpoint when you bought the stock, a good broker can tell u what you paid. ...
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| Maintaing management control of start-up | 2/27/2006 | kevin kemper |
Q: I am a PhD chemist that has invented a revolutionary new hair care product. I have no formal ...
A: a; thanks for writing to me! b; 602-705-2319 for you; my cell c; it is very common what is being ...
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| Leasing OTR truck/hire driver | 1/24/2006 | kevin kemper |
Q: -I wouldn't be surprised if you found this not within your area of expertise, but you seemed to have ...
A: a; thanks for the compliment. b; I have neighbors who own several tractors and trailers, so I DO ...
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| Capital vs Common Stock | 1/24/2006 | kevin kemper |
Q: Can you explain the difference between capital stock and common stock? When starting a corp do you ...
A: capital stock - definition of capital stock - The number of shares authorized for issuance by a ...
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| stock | 1/14/2006 | kevin kemper |
Q: I have a certificate that is issued to a Lawrence ross and is dated Feb. 25 1901 for 200 shares of ...
A: a stock brokerage firm can look it up and take 30min to 2 hours to research that firm. IT IS ...
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| Funding realestate, w/o colatteral | 1/4/2006 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: I am a 28 year old man. I have studied for many years the realestate, franchise, and small business ...
A: Sunday, January 08, 2005 4:30 PM CDT Hello, Blaine: Excellent question! Let's get right to it: ...
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| Upper Hand. | 11/10/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: I have an invention and I have two options - licensing and joint venture. Tell me in detail what's ...
A: I cannot give you all the data you seek in under 25 pages. however, succinctly, joint venturing ...
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| private placement term sheet | 10/26/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: I'm trying to find an example of a term sheet requested for a private placement of COMMON stock. ...
A: i am betting you want a loan sheet showing repayment terms that are converted into equity. ...
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| Business Valuation | 9/5/2005 | Professional Planning Associates |
Q: I am an entrepreneur who has recently finished my business plan and pro-forma. I now need to be able ...
A: Jason: Valuation is a complex question and I am not an expert in the field. There are as many as 11 ...
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| stock options in privately held company | 8/25/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: I'm considering a position with a company that has series B funding. I've previously had stock ...
A: HOW do i answer this WITHOUT raining on your parade? not sure I can. A stock option, as you know, ...
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| company info | 6/26/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help me with this issue but I will try anyway. I was wondering if you know ...
A: I will presume you mean PUBLICLY traded companies. email the company and ask for the dept that ...
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| Business star-up | 6/12/2005 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: However, this is not a homework question from a business student. I have been working my Business ...
A: Friday, June 17, 2005 6:33 PM CDT Jerry: Thank you for your question. While I appreciate your ...
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| Milestones & Dividends | 6/10/2005 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: I'd like to first thank you for providing assistance to people on the internet free of charge. This ...
A: Saturday, June 11, 2005 2:22 AM CDT Hello, Joe: Excellent questions! Let's get right to them -- ...
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| Hi
I would like to find... | 5/31/2005 | Professional Planning Associates |
Q: I would like to find investors to do business on my "land". I would like to give my land as my share ...
A: Zoning is the most important piece of information. Investors want to know what can be built on the ...
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| umbrella business' and new company - new stock? | 4/4/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: I wrote you previously, but know answer, so I'll try again. I have several ideas to patent and start ...
A: u are asking me about 12 questions here. plz get to me on yahoo messenger or icq. YOU will need ...
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| Market research for a new invention | 2/10/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: I am an electronic engineer and I have a new invention for the consumer market. I've researched ...
A: you have me confused; you said you did an exhaustive search. and found nothing. There are atty's ...
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| selling equity | 1/3/2005 | kevin kemper |
Q: Kevin, I read your answer in 5/2000 regarding selling stock to private investors in a start-up ...
A: yes. cause it takes you from doing a "hands out to friends seeking $ UNOFFICIALLY" --to doing it ...
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| to get a VC for the start up company | 12/11/2004 | kevin kemper |
Q: i m sunil from india,i and my team have come up with a new invention which is highly profitalble,we ...
A: Sunil; fewer than 1 invention in 100 gets VC anywhere. however there are other ways to finance the ...
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| funding | 12/10/2004 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: I have a solid idea, filling a need in the market place (real-time) but I do not have the capitol to ...
A: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 8:18 PM CDT Hello, Tracey: Excellent question! Let's get right to ...
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| Legal costs involved for a deal | 11/11/2004 | kevin kemper |
Q: I am a startup entreprenuer based in Bangalore, India. I am developing a product on document and ...
A: Balachandran-- is your product 100% code and software? if so, you do not need any VC or angel ...
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| Bankrupt Stock | 11/9/2004 | kevin kemper |
Q: I have had a gas & oil stock for 7 years, XCLT (XCL LTD.) In 2002 it went bankrupt. Nasdaq OTC ...
A: there are two types of bankruptcies; re-organization and liquidation. If it was re-org, your money ...
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| Taking an idea to market | 10/29/2004 | kevin kemper |
Q: A friend of mine has obtained a patent for a product, and the product shows great promise for ...
A: for each 100 inventions, only one is ever brought to market. I suggest finding a biz atty and ...
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| Taking an idea to market | 10/26/2004 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: A friend of mine has obtained a patent for a product, and the product shows great promise for ...
A: Thursday, October 28, 2004 12:33 AM CST Hello, Scott: Excellent question! Let's get right to it ...
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| Investor pay back on investment | 10/25/2004 | Professional Planning Associates |
Q: I understand that figuring the return on investment, (ROI), can be a very complex issue depending on ...
A: Bill: Let me give you a broad overview. Most venture capital investors acquire an equity position ...
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| Investor pay back on investment | 10/25/2004 | Jim D. Ray |
Q: Ray, I understand that figuring the return on investment, (ROI), can be a very complex issue ...
A: Thursday, October 28, 2004 12:38 AM CST Hello, Bill: Excellent question! Let's get right to it ...
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| corporate sale | 10/16/2004 | kevin kemper |
Q: I own a clothing brand that has proven success since I started it last year. I have attended a ...
A: u are in need of a biz attorney. what you need is to have the manufacturer create a proforma and ...
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| Grants | 9/3/2004 | kevin kemper |
Q: but we are FOR profit, and from my initial research, that appears to be a road block. Looking ...
A: Vivian; what type biz? where? let me ask you this--let's assume there are limited or unlimited ...
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| Internships | 8/26/2004 | Professional Planning Associates |
Q: I realize that this question may not be totally relevant to your area of expertise but any other ...
A: Marck: There are several good sources for internship and resume advice. The job sites Monster.com. ...
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| Starting an MLM | 8/17/2004 | Professional Planning Associates |
Q: We sell a national consumer discount \ savings membership with 250,000 merchants offering ...
A: I am not qualified to answer the first 2 questions, however I have some comments on 3 and 4. As with ...
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| Pre-Money Valuation | 7/19/2004 | Professional Planning Associates |
Q: I am trying to set a pre money valuation for a start-up business. I am trying to keep investors ...
A: Brian: I am not an expert on valuation, however here are some thoughts. Computing value by anything ...
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| Venture capital basics -India | 7/8/2004 | Professional Planning Associates |
Q: I am a 25 year old Call center Team Leader.I recently had intereaction with a US cleint who is ...
A: Kris: You have asked complex questions I will either answer them briefly or refer you to sources. 1) ...
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| Private share allotment | 6/25/2004 | kevin kemper |
Q: Greetings Mr. Kemper: I am a sole proprietor in a photography-related field. I've been in business ...
A: ERIC; I started my self-employment with a photo biz! congrats. u want to create a Corporation and ...
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