Monday, May 21, 2012

Equity Crowdfunding : Entrepreneurs Don't Wait. Get Prepared Now !


Since the signing of the Jobs Act on April 5th, demands for information and clarity on issuer compliance rules has skyrocketed. Entrepreneurs and startups want to know what steps they should be taking now to successfully launch a compliant crowdfund investing campaign. The launch of  http://www.crowdfundingroadmap.com is the perfect place to get quick answers and easy solutions to help them get started now.

"After working with Startup Exemption’s Sherwood Neiss, Jason Best, Zak Cassady and many others to help get the Jobs Act passed, and after seeing the final disclosure requirements that were written into the law for the issuers, it was clear that  most people would not be able to do this entirely on their own and would need help," said Ruth Hedges CEO and creator of the Funding Roadmap and CrowdfundingRoadmap. “Since crowdfund investing is a  major change in the way startup capital is raised and the rate at which companies are launched and expanded, it's vital that we start raising awareness now and begin to prepare entrepreneurs ahead of time.
I realized that many may need to  become incorporated, they may need assistance from an accountant  (since the bill requires certified and audited financial statements for different levels of fund raising), and they would definitely all need to  begin to create the lengthily materiel spelled out in the bill in a easy and inexpensive way. Our Funding Roadmap business plan and due diligence reporting system on the cloud  is the perfect solution. A partnership between Funding Roadmap, Laughlin Associates, and 1-800 Accountant was created and http://crowdfundingroadmap.com was born."

Setting a goal of one million compliant entrepreneurs.

"It's important to understand we're already heading toward the 3rd month of the 270 day SEC rule-making period, and that January 2013 will come quicker than we might think.” says Hedges. If the proponents and legislators who passed this bill want the launch of crowdfund investing next year to be successful, we all need to set a goal to prepare at  least 1 million entrepreneurs for legalized crowdfunding by early 2013.” says Hedges.  “If we reach that goal then we’ll have a pipeline of issuers to fill the growing list of intermediaries and funding portals emerging across the internet -and a larger percentage of them will get funded when the ground swell of excitement appears from investors looking for innovative companies to invest in. It's imperative that we start raising awareness and  education  to make sure that  entrepreneurs are prepared ahead of time."

Even though Implementation of Crowdfund Investing will not be legal to start until January 2013, time is of the essence. The team at CrowdfundingRoadmap  is proud to offer a one-stop resource center to get started and are urging entrepreneurs to begin preparing for this right away. FundingRoadmap is a one of a kind cloud-based business planning and due diligence reporting software that is an essential tool to this entire process for the issuer, the intermediary and the investor community, who will insist upon this type of transparency and disclosure. In fact they offer the very first and currently the only one of its kind standardized cloud based reporting system available on the market today.

FundingRoadmap is not only suited to crowdfunding, but structures business planning and due diligence reporting to facilitate any type of startup and small business investing or lending.

When the time arrives early next year, becoming SEC compliant and navigating  the due diligence process will not be optional, but a mandatory process for all entrepreneurs looking to equity crowdfund. Funding Roadmap is the only solution on the cloud available to help entrepreneurs meet those compliance requirements in advance.

"This is a monumental time in history for small business and entrepreneurs,” says Hedges, "Now that equity crowdfunding is becoming a reality, we’re fortunate to be the first company to provide this much needed solution -the right place at the right time. We've spent years perfecting our software, worked tirelessly to ensure the highest levels of transparency, disclosure & simplicity in our cloud-based reporting system -and at an unbelievable price.”

“With crowdfunding still in its infancy, it's critical that entrepreneurs know who & where to turn to for answers in this emerging industry. At this time they may not even be aware of the urgency or what will be required by them come early 2013 so the message and solutions needs to start spreading now." said Hedges

Entrepreneurs trying to make sense of what equity crowdfunding is all about can confidently find answers by visiting http://www.crowdfundingroadmap.com , knowing it’s a trusted source, acknowledged & supported by industry leaders and experts who have been heavily involved in setting the stage for this new method from the start. Entrepreneurs looking to raise funds through equity crowdfunding will find the most comprehensive, inexpensive and easy cloud-based tool in Funding Roadmap to help them get started, and which is outlined on the home page at http://crowdfundingroadmap.com. 

These are exciting times but there's also a lot of developments happening in the crowdfunding industry each day which can in some cases lead to confusion. Rather than create even more confusion, CrowdfundingRoadmap makes it  easy for entrepreneurs and Startups to understand the necessary steps that need to be taken now and will continue to provide updates to their cloud based reporting system so everyone using it will instantly be updated as information emerges from the SEC.

About:

Funding Roadmap provides easy and secure multiple choice question prompts that effortlessly walk you through every detail of a plan for your business and the due diligence reporting process applicable for Equity CrowdFunding on the cloud. Includes a video elevator pitch feature and secure document repository, so you can present both a comprehensive profile of your business as well as your personal vision of its future. Share your presentation 24 / 7 in-the-clouds to potential, investors, lenders and partners, and it can even be used to apply for a FEMA/ SBA disaster loan. Keep it current for the everyday guidance of your business and the yearly reporting requirements of the SEC for Equity Crowdfunding and it will save you months of time, money, and frustration while increasing your chances of getting funded faster.

Laughlin Associates specializes in working with start-ups and has assisted over 80,000 companies over its 40 year history. We work hand and hand with our clients to establish their corporate structure and make sure they are set up properly from the start for maximum growth, asset protection and long-term profitability. Laughlin helps you register your Corporation quickly, easily and affordable. Form your corporation today and start raising the money you need to launch your business.

1800Accountant provides a full suite of products and services aimed at helping business owners and entrepreneurs get a leg up on the competition. We have helped tens of thousands of small business owners across the country increase profits, minimize risk and protect their business.We are excited to partner with FundingRoadmap and to help businesses seeking the power of CrowdFund Investing meet and exceed the financial statement and other disclosure requirements so they can achieve their goals. With a dedicated team of Crowd Funding tax experts, catering to clients in all 50 states, our clients have experts at their disposal when needed to keep there business moving forward in the right direction for long term success.


Contact: Ruth E Hedges, CEO, Unismart Capital Software, Inc.
info@fundingroadmap.com
877-780-8955

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