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Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on February 7th, 2019
What Founders and Venture Capital Firms Need To Know About Key Man Insurance
So, after much deliberation you’ve done it. You are a founder and have started a business – you have started to realize your dreams and make progress towards your goals. Now you’re on the hunt for funding from Venture Capitalists. VC’s need to know
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 31st, 2019
Why I Believe Cash Flow is more important than Cash
Cash is King! Or is it?
You probably have heard this term at some point and at first glace it seems to make sense. What I have come to realize after almost 14 years as a financial advisor is that Cash Flow is more important than Cash.
I have found that understanding:
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 30th, 2019
8 Financial Tips for Financial Freedom and a Happy Life
We all dream of financial freedom, but somehow, it seems too good to be true. After all, we have mortgages, car payments, school fees or student loans and the never-ending credit card balances to juggle. Is it any wonder that we’ve just surrendered to and accepted the fact
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 30th, 2019
7 Tips for better financial management through financial planning
Regardless of age, gender, income or where you’re based in the world, have you given any thought as to what financial planning entails and why you should consider it? For many, it seems a topic best avoided and reserved for those who are wealthy and understand the intricacies and dynamics of
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 28th, 2019
What founders and employees with private equity need to know
As an experienced financial advisor with a Certified Financial Planner® designation with vast knowledge and expertise working with business owners, I would like to assist you in understanding what the IRC Section 83(i) Election is and how it ma
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 28th, 2019
Should You File An 83(b) Election For Your Founders Stock?
Besides the thrill of opening a new business venture, as a founder, one of the most important tax decisions you will face is whether or not to make an election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code for stock awards or other acquisitions of shares subject to vesting.
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 28th, 2019
How To Save Taxes Using Donor Advised Funds For Your Highly Appreciated Assets
Being philanthropic is always hailed as generous, however, before you start donating your hard-earned dollars, I’d like to highlight a few strategies to reduce your tax liability by using a donor-advised fund while increasing your charitable giving impact.
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 26th, 2019
Practical Ways To Use An Income Annuity for Retirement Income
In order to simplify your finances during your retirement years, it may be prudent to consider purchasing an income annuity with part of your retirement funds to guarantee a base of income for life.
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 10th, 2019
Trend Following can be the simplest trading strategy to invest your money that you've probably never heard of.
Would you like to increase your returns, decrease your risk, and help protect your capital in uncertain times?
Submitted by The Entrepreneur's Advisor - Derek Notman on January 8th, 2019
How to use the new (2019) estate & gift tax limits to maximize the transfer of your wealth
The well-known quote ‘’Nothing is certain except death and taxes’’ by Benjamin Franklin remains poignant and certainly rings true for many Americans. When you give assets in the form of cash, stocks or a car perhaps, the government want to know