When entrepreneurs have questions, these 3 service providers have answers

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When startups are looking for partners and vendors, they want to make sure they’re making the right decision, and that means asking a lot of questions about the provider’s resources and processes.

To help entrepreneurs choose the right support for their businesses, Technical.ly developed a list of preferred partners across various industries and services, pre-vetted and trusted to deliver results for their clients. However, you might still want to know more about the specifics of working with them, so the orgs below shared some of the most common questions they receive — and how they respond.

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Ballard Spahr

Ballard Spahr is a national, full service law firm with more than 600 attorneys spread across 15 offices. Its attorneys work with entrepreneurs and emerging companies from ideation through exit and understand how to provide expertise while offering a broad network to help businesses grow and achieve great heights. The firm’s emerging companies and venture capital (ECVC) lawyers also advise venture capital funds and angel investors to help seed ventures from the most nascent stages.

“When entrepreneurs and decision-makers consider our services, they often have a few key questions. One common question we receive is, ‘Can you defer fees?’ We offer a fixed fee menu for many common services, allowing for better budgeting and cash flow planning. In some cases, we are able to defer fees until after a raise. Another frequent question is, ‘Who will be my point person?’ Clients receive a team of attorneys who act as their outside General Counsel, ensuring seamless communication and fast service. Additionally, if other services are needed, Ballard Spahr has specialists in a variety of areas, and our attorney team will connect you with the appropriate experts.” — Kimberly Klayman, partner

NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers

Shulman Rogers is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys working from offices in Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. The firm’s attorneys work collaboratively across practice groups to support national, regional and local clients and respond to all of their legal needs.

“Some of the most common questions we get from entrepreneurs looking to work with NEXT powered by Shulman Rogers deal with launching a capital raise for a startup. How much do we raise? What types of investors should we look for? Should we use a SAFE or a Convertible Note? Can you help with my pitch deck and make introductions to investors? What do we have to watch out for with regards to dilution? And mostly – how do we know if we are investor ready?

Our mission here at NEXT is always to ‘Empower Startup Success’ so we do have answers to all of these burning questions and more! We have many free resources in place that founders can take advantage of – whether you are a NEXT client or not. Our fixed fee Seed Financing Package is a one stop shop for legal and strategy support for a capital raise. Furthermore, we are excited to be launching a brand new investor readiness platform called My NEXT Raise. The BETA launch is scheduled for early September so stay tuned!” — Lisa Friedlander, chief revenue officer

Rittenhouse Communications Group

Rittenhouse Communications Group (RCG) is a Philadelphia-based, minority owned and operated design build technology integration firm. Our core verticals include multi-family, mixed use and hospitality assets. As a boutique technology integration firm, RCG designs, implements and installs low voltage cabling, network infrastructure, IP cameras, access control, enterprise WIFI, smart building IOT solutions and A/V for our clients in multi-family, mixed use commercial and hospitality projects in the mid-Atlantic region.

“At Rittenhouse Communications Group (RCG), a common question we receive from entrepreneurs and decision-makers is, ‘How can we be sure that our property management technology investments will remain relevant as technology evolves?’

We respond to this concern by focusing on solutions that grow with a client’s business. Our clients don’t just need technology that works today; they need systems that will continue to deliver value as their needs and the industry evolve. That’s why we emphasize forward-thinking solutions that offer peace of mind and long-term benefits.

RCG’s approach to property management technology involves comprehensive solutions that are designed with flexibility and longevity in mind. Whether it’s implementing future-ready structured cabling, cutting-edge IP surveillance systems or enhancing unified communications, the team at RCG ensures that every project is executed with a vision toward the future, ensuring that clients can confidently move forward knowing that their property management tech will continue to support their operations efficiently and effectively.” — Sean Edwards, president and CEO

Looking for support in your local tech community? Check out other companies in the Technical.ly network here to find out about their missions, cultures and initiatives.

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