Raising Capital After 2 Years of Business: Do's and Don'ts Join Mark J. Kohler, CPA & Small Business Attorney, as he discusses the options for raising capital and the do's and don'ts.

Originally aired Mar 18, 2021

Your doors have been open for 2 years or less and you're feeling it's time to expand? What should you do next? Is expansion always the right move? Mark J. Kohler, CPA & Small Business Attorney, will discuss the options for raising capital and the do's and don'ts in this powerful 1-hour webinar. 

Topics will include:

  • What is the difference between a Lender, Partner, or Investor?
  • Should I expand and raise capital?
  • Is it better to use debt or give away ownership?
  • How much should I raise to expand?
  • Can I use my Retirement Account to expand?
  • Is Self-funding a realistic option?
  • What is "Convertible Debt"?
  • 10 Ways to find money to expand, and much, much more...

Mark is the author of several best-selling books for the Main Street Business owner and most importantly the Workbook: 8 Steps to Start or Grow Your Business. Mark pulls a tremendous amount of content from this Workbook to create a Webinar for EVERY Business Owner wanting to expand! 

Upcoming Webinar

Marketing

How to Build a Personal Brand That Grows Your Business

In this live session, discover how our guest built a personal brand that fueled a near-$100M acquisition, then leveraged that same trust to launch his next venture into 1,400+ stores. Register now!

Running a Business

5 Leadership Strategies from Someone Who Rescued His Business from the Brink of Collapse

Join us for this free webinar to learn how to lead a company through turbulence and find success on the other side.

Marketing

How to Use Press & PR to Grow Faster Without a Big Budget

Get a step‑by‑step playbook for turning press coverage into one of your most powerful growth channels—without relying on a big ad budget. In this live session, Pace PR founder Annie Scranton breaks down exactly how to win earned media, boost credibility, and drive customers using the same strategies top brands use every day.​

Running a Business

How Recent Tax Changes Create New Opportunities for Solopreneurs and Small-Business Owners

Join us for a free webinar with Lisa Greene-Lewis, Principal Communications Manager and tax expert at Intuit TurboTax.

Running a Business

How Restaurant Owners Can Win Back Profits in 2026

Learn how successful restaurant owners are adapting and thriving, using strategies ranging from menu overhauls to new marketing tactics to technology-driven dining experiences that give a competitive edge.

Starting a Business

On Demand: How a Restaurant is Made

Opening a restaurant? Get insights and advice from chefs Rasheeda Purdie and Tom Colicchio on a bonus video episode of The Build, brought to you by TILIT and Square. Watch now.