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The amount of money you need depends on the milestone that you have to hit to get to the next round, which is already set.

A lot of good can come from rejection. Use it as an opportunity for feedback and to improve your business.

Be respectful of the investor's internal processes in order to decide the right time to speak about terms of the deal, including valuation.

Melissa J. Lyon was featured in the Cordell Parvin Blog article, "Client Development: Here's a Book for You."

It is important to understand an investor's funding strategy and what they find appealing.

The fundraising environment has become increasingly difficult. A founder needs to show depth of thought and why their roadmap and growth strategy ties back to their metrics.0

It depends on the investor, stage and industry of the company, but it is usually a mix of team,product, market, idea and the founder's understanding of the business that an investor looks for.

Mark L. Silow, Mark L. Morris, Abraham C. Reich and Phillip E. Griffin were featured in Philadelphia Business Journal article, "Big Philadelphia Law Firm Announces Management Transition."

Melissa J. Lyon was featured in the Cordell Parvin Blog, "Client Development: Melissa Has Another Book for You."

Stuart Levey, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Oracle, reflects on his distinguished public service career and shares insights on leadership development. He discusses a formative Oval Office experience, emphasizes the importance of roles that challenge continuous learning, and offers perspective on why the best career opportunities often emerge from unexpected setbacks.

Find someone who fits your business. Think of it as dating—you want someone who will make a real investment in a relationship with you over a long period of time.

The best time to fundraise is when you don't need the money. Start early and engage potential investors through networking events to get informal advice.

A CEO will spend a majority of their time over a typical six-month period on the fundraising process since they are executing, obtaining feedback and networking.

The timeframe for fundraising varies depending on the stage and industry of the company, negotiations, and the level of preparedness on part of the founders.

Founders can go to angels and micro-VCs, but shouldn't underestimate the financing options that the team's sweat equity and customers can bring to the table.

Managing Partner Ronald Shechtman discusses the unique advantages for clients and attorneys who choose a midsize law firm.

Investors will assess your team and look at your strategy, so do your homework and have your bases covered.