Learn everything about stocks and options for the startup entrepreneur - in this presentation put together by NYC Financial Expert Jonah Engler. To learn more about Jonah Engler, be sure to connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonahengler

1. Stocks and Options for the
Startup Entrepreneur

2. Entrepreneurs who are trying to raise money traditionally speak in
terms of debt rather than in investment. Stocks and options are a
viable way for a business owner to raise money without dealing with
debt at all; however, many people do not understand how to structure
their corporation to take advantage of it.
Here are a few ideas for using stocks and options for the startup
entrepreneur.

3. First, you may want to consider leveraging the equity that you have in
your business in order to raise money.
One of the best ways to use stocks and options in your business is to
begin a C corporation and sell them. This is a great way to get the
working capital that you will need for day-to-day operations without
going into debt. Many savvy company owners will sell stocks and
options to private investors ahead of selling them to the public market,
completely separating these investments from their personal finances.

4. Second, if you do borrow money, you can place that money into stocks
and options so that it can retain value until you need to use it.
Many people will place money that they do not need into bank
accounts thinking that this is the best place for it. However, if that
money is not used for a long time, it will lose value because of inflation.
It is placed into stocks or options that have dividends or other methods
of keeping pace with inflation, then the money that you do not need
currently can work for you until you do need it.

5. Third, stocks and options can be a legitimate asset for collateral.
If you have outside stocks and options, these can be used as collateral
for loans in order to finance your startup business. Banks will only give
money to people who have assets in the first place, and any stocks and
options that you hold currently will definitely go a long way in helping
to ensure your financial stewardship to your banker.

6. Whether you are borrowing on stocks, selling them in order to raise
capital or using them as a holding place for your unused loan capital,
stocks and options are definitely a part of every savvy entrepreneur’s
financial portfolio. Make sure that you have these assets lined up and
ready to go for your startup venture so that you will not have to incur
the debt of the average entrepreneur.

7. Jonah Engler is a Financial Expert based in New York City. A full time
stock broker, franchise owner, coffee lover and investor; Engler helps
startup businesses and franchise’s grow through smart financial
planning.