If you are seeking access to capital then 2009 might be the time to consider taking your company public. The valuation of a public company is usually three to four times that of a private company. You can sell stock to potential investors (equity) and give up far less of the company than having to mortgage your entire company’s assets as collateral for a loan. Equity investments can be structured in a variety of ways and, provided you have not issued a preferred convertible stock, the investment does not require the company to pay back the investor. The investor makes money by betting on the future performance of your company that usually translates into an increase in the price of your publicly traded stock.

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