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Why Do Companies Go Public?
Private companies decide to go public for diverse reasons. Some are looking for capital to pay off debt, or to invest in expansion or research, while others simply want to increase public awareness of their brand.
To fill these needs, they can choose from an initial public offering, selling stock to generate capital, or to pursue a direct listing that only sells existing shares. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s look at the differences between...

The JOBS Act
The JOBS Act made significant changes in the ways that entrepreneurs could go about raising capital, and one of the most exciting was opening up the ability to market and advertising your endeavor. There’s never been a better time for this opportunity...

Direct listing overview:
A Direct Listing is an increasingly popular way for companies to become publicly traded entities without having to go through the dog-and-pony show that is part-and-parcel of the more traditional Initial Public Offering . When a company opts for a direct...

Entrepreneurs should consider completing a direct listing after an equity crowdfunding campaign or Regulation A offering
A successful funding campaign via either equity crowdfunding or a Regulation A offering offers entrepreneurs the ability to quickly raise capital using their own network, advertising, social media and other public relations efforts. The process is a...