2017-09-22 16:12
Many companies are undertaking capital raise campaigns through crowdfunding. Although these appear ongoing, there’s actually a specific amount of time for the company to appeal to pote… Read More
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The Breakaway Funding Blog is informational for both entrepreneurs and investors alike. With tips for start-ups to informative webinars, you will learn from each post.
2017-09-08 18:07
Summer is over.
Whether you’re an empty nester or perhaps not so lucky, “Back to School” is a great time for parents to consider succession planning for not just their imme… Read More
2017-08-29 02:13
Brand Your Business • Make a Deal • Generate High Quality Leads • Meet Founders & Decision-Makers
Join special guest Kim Kaselionis, founder and managing partner of Break… Read More
2017-08-26 15:31
Join us August 31, 2017 at 11 am (PDT) for a timely presentation of Nuances, Structures & Opportunities in the Cannabis Industry by speaker Sherri Haskell, founder an… Read More
2017-07-24 20:20
Regulation Crowdfunding (Regulation CF) allows small business owners and start-ups to raise up to a $1 million dollars from friends, family and a wider investor pool. Regulation CF went into… Read More
2017-07-17 01:32
May 2016 ushered in a new securities law to allow practically anyone to invest in the next big thing. Joe Nobody could enter the world of private equity in… Read More
2017-07-09 19:34
Whether your business has a website (we certainly hope so in 2017) or not, branding matters. The online world is constantly evolving and positioning your company to stand out… Read More
2017-07-01 06:02
You need to have due diligence to show all the financial details for future investors. These details will help assess the benefits and opportunities of your business.
Your due diligence pack… Read More
2017-06-19 17:41
Centrally located in the middle of California, Fresno is well-known for its sunshine, dancing raisins and overall agricultural fitness. With Yosemite and the Sierras looming in the distance… Read More
2017-06-03 22:17
When she founded Breakaway Funding, LLC in 2014, Kim Kaselionis a former community bank CEO and board chair knew she wanted to provide a strong foundation of expert-led resources to educate… Read More
2017-05-27 02:36
As we take a moment this long weekend to remember our soldiers who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms, we can’t help but to also commemorate our veterans of all eras and active… Read More
2017-05-24 20:01
Our monthly webinar featuring California tax attorney, Regina Unegovsky of Regal Tax & Law Group, will cover the current rules and regulations shaping the cannabis industry, widely-proje… Read More
2017-05-14 18:10
Breakaway Funding would like to salute the hardworking mom entrepreneurs this Mother’s Day! We’ve compiled our a list of just a few of the top moms being extraordinary as a #Momb… Read More
2017-05-06 01:32
This Cinco de Mayo when you upgrade to a “Cadillac Margarita,” consider its humble beginning in the San Francisco establishment for which it was named: the Cadillac Bar and Grill… Read More
2017-04-20 18:26
April 20: the day Americans have celebrated the oft fabled and demonized plant, cannabis sativa (and the popular indica strain) for years. Now that more states have legalized medical and/or… Read More
2017-04-14 19:58
Women in positions of leadership is nothing new. They have been leading countries, shaping social and economic policy and advocating for greater prosperity for a long time.
Examples are thro… Read More
2017-03-30 01:03
Our March webinar featured Susan Strong, business performance coach to Fortune 500 executives and entrepreneurs alike. She delivered a powerful presentation on where women stand at present i… Read More
2017-03-28 19:38
I sometimes think:
“They’re going to find out the truth about how much I don’t know and decide I am really not capable of doing this job… running this company&hellip&hell…Read More
2017-03-23 05:33
Women are contributing across all professions in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the top five fields where women have competitive earning power are, in… Read More
2017-03-15 20:22
Our featured speaker for March is Susan Strong, business performance coach with more than 30 years’ experience working with Fortune 500 companies such as: Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, P… Read More
2017-03-02 06:55
A member of my inner circle criticized me when he discovered we were hosting a webinar about bankruptcy.
“Why would you associate with something so negative? Your brand is about growth… Read More
2017-02-27 01:10
Raising capital isn’t easy. Minimize your pain and improve your probability of getting funded by being informed, prepared and engaged.
Speak regularly with professionals in your space… Read More
2017-02-16 20:07
This February 23rd Breakaway Funding will host a community forum on New Source of Capital for Entrepreneurs.
Title III of the Act—Crowdfunding, represents the most significant deregula… Read More
2017-01-31 23:10
Craig DeShields Senior Loan Officer for Fresno First Bank is presenting today for “Crowdfunding in the Wine and Craft Spirits Industry.”
Craig DeShields began his commercial bank… Read More
2017-01-31 00:29
Central Valley SCORE in Fresno CA will be our location for our upcoming event “Crowdfunding in the Wine and Craft Spirits Industry.” A mission-drive organization, Central Valley… Read More
2017-01-26 03:26
Dr. Larry Bedard will be one of our panelists for the “Financing and Investing in Cannabis” webinar this January 26th 11:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Dr. Bedard has had an illustrious medi… Read More
2017-01-24 01:57
Regina Unegovsky of Regal Tax Law is presenting with 3 other panelists this January 26th “Financing and Investing in Cannabis Industry”.
Regina is part of a respected tax law pra… Read More
2017-01-19 18:33
Aaron Silverman understands the coming of the “Green Rush.” He knows that entrepreneurs in this emerging and lucrative field will have to operate the same as other successful bus… Read More
2017-01-13 21:39
Native Californian, K. Christoper Branch litigates and transacts business matters for clients throughout California and across the globe. As an expert in is the Food and Spirits industry, (a… Read More
2017-01-13 05:54
Caps off Most Successful Year Highlighted by $10 Million Loan Portfolio with Fresno First Bank
Sausalito, CA—January 11, 2017—Breakaway Funding LLC founder/managing partner Kim K… Read More
2017-01-07 00:26
Sherri Haskell, CEO and Founder, CannaAngels, LLC, is an entrepreneur and financial industry trailblazer who has excelled as a registered investment advisor, stockbroker and funds manager. T… Read More
2017-01-02 22:21
With the JOBS Act finally put into effect earlier this year and our incoming president as a businessman turned statesman: investors and entrepreneurs alike are eager to see wh… Read More
2016-12-28 21:36
When California voters approved state proposition 64 in November, they made the state the 28 in the Union to legalize cannabis. For those interested in capital formation, the passa… Read More
2016-12-23 20:12
On January 31, 2017, Breakaway Funding and Fresno First Bank will co-host a live community forum with prohibition expert attorney, Christopher “KC” Branch of KC Br… Read More
2016-12-19 18:14
This week we attended the 5th Annual California Economic Summit in Sacramento, featuring the heavy hitters in California leadership (see lineup here: http://caeconomy.org/pages/summit), incl… Read More
2016-12-15 18:27
This week our live webinar “Attracting Financing: What Does an Investor Look For?” will be presented by Stephen Ambler of RoseRyan. RoseRyan is a finance and accounting consultin… Read More
2016-12-12 04:52
This past November Kim Kaselionis was a moderator at the 5th Annual Metropole Global Alternative Funding Forum. The event was held in Los Angeles at the Skirball Cultural Center.
Kim m… Read More
2016-12-06 04:28
Steve Miller, CEO, of Fresno First Bank was personally recognized for his contribution to the community as well as launching the ground-breaking new Hybrid Crowdfunding Loan Program with Bre… Read More
2016-12-02 00:54
Breakaway Funding developed the Hybrid Crowdfunding Loan Program™ with Fresno First Bank. This December 6th in Fresno both organizations will participate in a live FREE webinar … Read More
2016-11-20 20:44
Breakaway Funding made finance history this past September implementing its Hybrid Crowdfunding Loan Program™ at Fresno First Bank. The bank will make a 1o million dollar loan portfoli… Read More
2016-11-19 00:34
Who doesn’t enjoy a little family drama? And there’s no better stage to showcase dysfunction than holiday family gatherings. Unfortunately, unresolved family conflict can leave … Read More
2016-11-17 03:30
This month we feature for our November webinar, attorney Bennett G.Young, partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP (JMBM) in San Francisco. Ben represents parties in ins… Read More
2016-11-02 05:18
RICHARD M. DEL MONTE is a Certified Wealth Consultant and nationally recognized expert on the subject of families and wealth. He has appeared on FOX Business News and has been featured in Th… Read More
2016-11-01 16:58
One of the most challenging aspects of starting or expanding a business is capital. And for the roughly 200,000 thousand startups which are formed each month, attracting talent and stretchin… Read More
2016-10-31 17:16
Phantom stock could be the superhero of compensation to a young business or startupseeking to compensate or retain top management talent. When starting out many companies don… Read More
2016-10-29 20:01
People admit it: They don’t always read loan documents, privacy statements, account disclosures, or even investment agreements. And often if they do “read” the wo… Read More
2016-10-21 18:32
Part of the American dream is having a family business. Some family businesses grow revenues upwards of millions of dollars and with that success comes a need to develop a plan of transition… Read More
2016-10-17 02:51
You’ve created your startup and may be short on cash. You need people to complete a specific project and as an LLC you may issue shares of ownership stock in return for work.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-10-15 02:09
The news broke late September that Fresno First Bank would partner with Breakaway Funding to launch the Hybrid Crowdfunding Program™ with a $10 million allocation for future… Read More
2016-10-11 15:55
October 27, 2016 Breakaway Funding will present a live webinar on “Equity Compensation for Startups and Small Businesses.”
Our presenter is Rick Randel the founder of Randel… Read More
2016-10-11 05:51
Many are familiar with the childhood rhyme, “Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492.” But we know his trip to the vast unknown needed to be financ… Read More
2016-10-06 04:18
Breakaway Funding has a state map which includes all of the states and their crowdfunding status. As exciting as equity crowdfunding is not all of the states have passed crowdfunding… Read More
2016-09-28 22:20
Our September webinar is tomorrow the 29th: How to Spot Red Flags in Your Convertible Notes.
This webinar will be presented by Stephen Osborn, attorney and eponymous partner at Osborn McDerb… Read More
2016-09-27 04:01
A convertible note is a wise thing for early investors who feel it may be too early for a correct valuation of a company. There are some terms that you will need to master to unde… Read More
2016-09-26 00:13
The 21st Annual California Coast Venture Forum is presented by the Consul General of Finland in Los Angeles & Entrepreneurs Without Borders.
The forum takes place Thursday, Oct… Read More
2016-09-19 16:10
A convertible note is a structured loan with the purpose of converting to equity. Startups, at times, need convertible notes to attract investors in the seed round of a capital raise.
How do… Read More
2016-09-15 00:55
Following Wine Country Weekend in Santa Rosa, California, Live Oak Bank, Breakaway Funding, LLC and KC Branch Firm collaborated to share with local wine producers, craft brewe… Read More
2016-09-14 21:53
Stephen Osborn, Bay Area attorney and eponymous co-founder of the Osborn McDerby Law Firm, is our guest presenter for the September webinar, “How to Use Convertible… Read More
2016-09-10 21:09
In our August webinar, Storytelling Tips to be More Persuasive, presenter Kristi Royse provided thekeys to achieving success in or out of the office with&n&hell…Read More
2016-09-02 02:42
New securities laws allow for a crowdfunded capital raise of up to $1 million for craft beverage producers. Crowdfunding campaigns are not for the timid or ill informed, however: the Securit… Read More
2016-08-27 18:23
More than Death, what is it that we most fear? That’s right: public speaking. According to Richard Branson of the Virgin Group, “Speakers aren’t just lucky or talented; the… Read More
2016-08-24 16:33
I recently gave a brief presentation on ethics in fundraising. Although, raising capital by any other name may smell as sweet, at its root, the manner in which one does so matters greatly.
T… Read More
2016-08-18 21:36
When preparing to share proprietary information as a part of your pitch for financial support, make sure that a true trade secret is not publicly displayed. While it is important to be attra… Read More
2016-08-16 06:16
Stories are the best way to grab people’s attention. A short, well-thought-out story, told at the right moment, can make the difference between “don’t call us, we’ll… Read More
2016-08-11 04:41
Every startup is an experiment with the chance to change the world,” said U.S. Representative Jared Polis, of Colorado’s 2nd District. “ The more we reduce the cost of… Read More
2016-08-07 20:19
Last week Allison Tabor of Coppia Communications presented Bend The Curve: One Page Business Plan webinar. Please see that webinar below:
Allison has also included this Free PDF helpi… Read More
2016-08-06 19:36
Great stories happen to those that can tell them – Ira Glass
This month’s webinar focuses on storytelling to be more persuasive. Storytelling is a necessary skill… Read More
2016-08-05 17:12
There are five different types of crowdfunding campaigns: equity-based crowdfunding, donation-based crowdfunding, rewards-based crowdfunding, debt-based crowdfunding, and royalty-based crowd… Read More
2016-08-03 17:35
You’re at a stage where your company needs more money for expansion. However is your company ready to raise capital? Below are some questions you may want to answer first before beginn… Read More
2016-08-01 01:54
Presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and I have at least two things in common: her view on the importance of small business in contributing to our l… Read More
2016-07-30 04:26
Nearly all business experts agree on one thing: the importance of crafting a business plan to enable you to create or design the future you desire. One that will help you get from here-to-th… Read More
2016-07-26 03:18
This July 28th Allison Tabor of Coppia Communications presents: Bend The Curve, The One Page Business Plan.
Allison stresses the importance of strategy within your plan is important. S… Read More
2016-07-21 17:58
1. Plan ahead for a capital raise.
It is a process. Of course, that also pre-supposes you have a business plan that illustrates not only where you’re going, but also how much it… Read More
2016-07-20 01:15
This July 28th, join us with Allison Tabor, Coppin Communications to learn her methodology of developing a one page business plan.
“You must simplify. You must make the complex sim… Read More
2016-07-19 03:32
Eric Wikstrom, CPA/CFP of Integrated Wealth Strategies, as he presents inspiring options for entrepreneurs to be able to invest in retirement savings accounts, including a solo 401k.
Eric&rs&hell…Read More
2016-07-15 23:41
UPDATE: The Cadillac Bar and Grill is still going strong in the Twitter building Mid-Market San Francisco. Cadillac Bar and Grill was a success of Breakaway Funding’s crowdfundi… Read More
2016-07-15 23:41
UPDATE: The Cadillac Bar and Grill is still going strong in the Twitter building Mid-Market San Francisco. Cadillac Bar and Grill was a success of Breakaway Funding’s crowdfundi… Read More
2016-07-14 18:14
Access to capital has been a thriving topic since the all provisions of the JOBS Act of 2012 were in enacted this past May, when federal equity crowdfunding legislation took hold. Exactly on… Read More
2016-07-10 19:11
Are you a small business owner in need of capital for your startup. Have you been turned down for a traditional bank loan? Then alternative funding may be the answer for your capital raise… Read More
2016-06-29 19:44
While the feds took nearly all of President Obama’s final term to allow Regulation Crowdfunding of the JOBS Act of 2012 to go live, most onlookers had the opportunity to see state legi… Read More
2016-06-24 03:11
Before you commit to an opportunity you’ll want to know what type of investor you are. Here’s a list of definitions below:
Accredited
An accredited investor is &l&hell…Read More
2016-06-18 02:22
Raising capital takes planning and preparation. Use these questions as a checklist to see if your company is prepared for its next—or first—big ask.
Let’s get started:
Do y… Read More
2016-06-10 23:55
As an entrepreneur it’s important to raise capital whether it’s for expansion, development or time to keep you profitable.
Here are the benefits of crowdfunding:
Creates opportun… Read More
2016-06-08 20:33
Title III of the JOBS Act of 2012 is finally live and equity crowdfunding is on everyone’s lips, but what does that mean for you as an investor or a business owner–well establish… Read More
2016-06-03 21:17
How will history judge us – how will we be remembered?
“As the society that dissembled regulatory oversight of the financial system that cost us $30 trillion globally, and which… Read More
2016-05-31 00:38
It’s not yet over.
We asked for your support by signing a petition to urge the California Legislature to pass AB 2178 (California Equity Crowdfunding). And we thank you for h… Read More
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