‘Small Businesses are coming back to Small Town’s Main Street’ Areas all over Southwest Virginia are revitalizing their downtowns. Even areas specifically impacted by the coal industry. ⋅⋅⋅ There is usually a spark – that one individual who decides to do something. That spark creates a conversation that launches a movement. All over Southwest…
Congratulations James Ulmer on growing Back to Nature Landscaping and being our spotlighted client in the March/April issue of the NRV Magazine! For more information on the Back to Nature Landscaping and all the services they provide, check out their website: http://www.backtonaturelandscaping.com/ Our Disclaimer. As a law firm, we have to be careful that…
Over the past few years several terms have emerged in the lexicon of start-up companies. None more important than the “angel investor”. An angel investor is your neighbor, the lady in your Rotary Club, the successful businessman who now seeks to make a return while helping others grow their businesses. So how do you find…
During lunch with a potential investor you notice the investor is deep in thought. What are they thinking about? Their soup? Their next appointment? Your awesome slide deck? Probably not. If he took the appointment, he knows you are looking for money. You do not need to take a psychic to lunch. Here is…
Congratulations Void Design Haus and thank you for reviving a Virginia Tech Football relic! (aka the Souvlaki Football Graveyard) —– To see our other featured clients click here. Our Disclaimer. As a law firm, we have to be careful that we do not inadvertently create an attorney-client relationship. So, to be clear, the…
The recent release by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the rules enacting the JOBS Act has finally made crowdfunding a reality for American small business. And soon, anyone can invest in a start-up. Prior to this action by the Commission, investments were limited to investors who met certain income and net worth conditions -…
____ days later crowdfunding is almost here! In case you missed it . . . . a few weeks ago the Securities and Exchange Commission finally adopted final rules to enable companies to offer and sell securities using crowdfunding. The JOBS Act (which was signed into law April 5, 2012) created a federal exemption under…
We are excited to announce Card Isle as our spotlighted client for the November/December 2015 issue of the New River Valley Magazine. Congratulations Card Isle on all your recent successes and promising future! Our Disclaimer. As a law firm, we have to be careful that we do not inadvertently create an attorney-client relationship. So,…
The recent news from the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors proved two facts: Change to a university policy is slow and Dr. Tim Sands (Virginia Tech’s President) is persistent. Virginia Tech President: Dr. Timothy Sands Recognizing the need to enable students to generate ideas and launch start-up businesses, Dr. Sands…
You’ve made the tough decision: you are selling the business. Now comes the hard part: how? Get your business ready From the moment you decide to sell your business, achieving the highest value for your business possible is your primary mission. Your preparation, before you try to sell your business, can go a long way…