For every massive corporation, there’s a former small business that was operating out of someone’s garage. So what’s the difference between these success stories and their less fortunate competitors? In many cases, the startups best positioned to do well are those that can secure reliable access to funding.

The good news is that there’s no shortage of possible funding sources for your small business. In this article, we’ll discuss 6 different ways that you can fund your business in 2020 and beyond.

At SecureDocs, our employees come from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, each with a unique set of skills and talents that align with our overall mission of providing simple, smart document management solutions.

We’re proud of the team we’ve assembled, and we think it’s about time you get to know the people that are innovative, agile, and committed to fulfilling the needs of our customers.

This month we’re catching up with Eugene Gimelberg, Director of Software Development at SecureDocs. Eugene plays a pivotal role building and refining the software that SecureDocs customers use on a regular basis.

Virtual data rooms (VDRs) often go hand-in-hand with M&A transactions and the due diligence process, so many startups put off investing in a VDR solution until the possibility of a deal comes into focus. But having a data room solution in place from the very early stages of your business can prevent issues from arising as your company grows and matures, and can put you in the best position to take advantage of opportunities as soon as they arise.

Here are 3 reasons early stage startups should start thinking about virtual data room solutions and best practices long before you start planning your pitch to investors or potential buyers.

Successfully facilitating and executing startup funding requires a business to be disciplined, organized, and prepared to move quickly at all times. After experiencing what it was like to navigate through major transactions without a virtual data room in place, the team at StabiLux Biosciences knew they needed to implement a dedicated solution to streamline the process and remain in control of their most important corporate documents. When a peer group of investors recommended SecureDocs, the StabiLux team started a free trial and quickly found that the solution met all of their virtual data room needs.

The SecureDocs team is excited to kick off 2020 with new product enhancements to improve your virtual data room experience. We’ve heard your feedback and have been hard at work designing, testing, and refining new features and updating some existing areas to better meet your needs.

The most noteworthy and substantial product update is the introduction of custom administrator dashboards, allowing for fast and easy insight into the most important activity within your account.

Two other upgrades impact how certain information is displayed within your data room, including the ability to customize the appearance of watermarks and choose how dates are formatted.

Learn more about dashboards, custom watermarks, and date format settings below.

At SecureDocs, our employees come from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, each with a unique set of skills and talents that align with our overall mission of providing simple, smart document management solutions.

We’re proud of the team we’ve assembled, and we think it’s about time you get to know the people that are innovative, agile, and committed to fulfilling the needs of our customers.

This month we’re catching up with Jason Ash, Senior Account Manager at SecureDocs. Jason is a critical member of the SecureDocs sales and support team, helping new customers with the initial setup of their virtual data rooms and providing ongoing training and assistance.

After being a SecureDocs customer at two companies, Steve Morrison joined SecureDocs in 2019 and leads the accounting, finance, and human resources functions.

Prior to joining SecureDocs, Steve was CFO at RightScale where he led the strategic sale of the company to Flexera, Inc. Before that, Steve was CFO at Butler America, a leading outsourcing firm, where he led the strategic sale of the aerospace engineering division and the financial sale of the company’s healthcare unit. He has held CFO roles at several other technology firms including 724 Solutions, ValenTx, and SmartReceipt.

Originally from Canada, Steve moved to Santa Barbara in 2003 after spending two years in Hong Kong while at 724 Solutions. He holds a BA from Western University in London, Ontario and an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western.

Below is an interview with Steve on his experiences working with virtual data rooms and SecureDocs.

M&A due diligence is the process of uncovering the financial, legal, and operational risks that both parties may incur as a result of the transaction. Due diligence during an M&A transaction ensures that the buyer and seller can make a fully informed decision and can agree on a fair price for the deal.

While the basic purpose of M&A due diligence has remained the same over the years, the methods and technology behind due diligence are constantly evolving as new best practices emerge. In this article, we’ll discuss the future of M&A due diligence in 2020 and the latest trends you should be aware of.

At SecureDocs, our employees come from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, each with a unique set of skills and talents that align with our overall mission of providing simple, smart document management solutions.

We’re proud of the team we’ve assembled, and we think it’s about time you get to know the people that are innovative, agile, and committed to fulfilling the needs of our customers.

This month we’re catching up with Dena Watkins, Marketing Specialist at SecureDocs. Dena is a key member of the SecureDocs Marketing team, and plays a significant role in coordinating industry events, designing marketing materials, and managing projects.

These days, an increasing number of businesses have begun making the transition from physical data rooms to virtual storage. In fact, one survey found that more than 50% of businesses use some form of cloud data storage—and for good reason. Not only does virtual data storage save space, but it also makes for more convenient file access. Rather than having to dig through countless filing cabinets to locate a specific document, virtual data storage makes it possible to access digital files remotely, from the convenience of a personal computer or other electronic device.