Capital Ventures Group, LLC is a management consulting firm. We are not broker/dealers. We are not investment advisors. We are not members of NASD and we do not provide investment advice to investors. We do not sell securities, and we are not licensed or registered with NASD or any other federal or state securities regulatory agency or regulatory body. Our fees are based on the services provided to prepare our clients and to facilitate the capital formation process.
Before you take the next step in growing your company or expanding your business concept, Capital Ventures Group STRONGLY recommends you consult an attorney and accountant. There are strict rules and regulations regarding corporate structure and raising capital which MUST be addressed.
Below are some links which provide some mistakes to avoid. This is by no means a complete guide, but we hope a start to asking some good questions.
We would also warn you that while a great deal of valuable information exists today on the internet, there is also a great deal of misinformation – reader beware. Our first 2 rules of business are:
- Consult an attorney
- Hire an accountant
Small Business and the SEC A guide for small businesses on raising capital and complying with the federal securities laws:
http://www.sec.gov/info/smallbus/qasbsec.htm#eod6
Venture Beat – 5 legal mistakes startups make while raising capital
Regulation D Exemptions Ease Hurdles to Raising Capital
http://www.lermanlawpc.com/Articles/Regulation-D-Exemptions-Ease-Hurdles-to-Raising-Capital.shtml