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Stifling debate at board meetings can destroy value at your portfolio company

In their article for Crain's Cleveland Business, Christopher Hewitt and Jayne Juvan discuss the importance of encouraging individuality and debate in the board room. 

Jayne Juvan to join in the Smart Business ASPIRE Cleveland 2018 Conference

On May 3, Jayne Juvan will be a featured panelist in the Smart Business ASPIRE Cleveland 2018 Conference. The conference brings together the region's entrepreneurial, dealmaking, and investor communities for a full day of dynamic keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and power networking opportunities. Jayne's panel will focus on the current environment for M&A as it pertains to buyers. For more information on the conference, click here.

Do you REALLY know what states’ laws apply to your capital raise?

By Glenn Morrical

In a recent post I noted that if an entrepreneur finances a business by borrowing from friends, family and business contacts, he or she is probably engaged in a securities offering. A related issue is which state securities laws apply to that offering—or to…

Did you just borrow money in violation of the securities laws?

By Glenn Morrical

Many people starting a business, or trying to keep it afloat before it really takes off, obtain the necessary funds by borrowing it from family, friends, or business contacts. The business often will sign a promissory note that sets out terms, such as when the loan is…