Also, it i just as important for people who go through the process of getting funding or developing a platform for crowd funding to read the regulations themselves and think through their implications as they could impact business decisions long-term. Many of the required tests sponsored by FINRA concern these regulations. If your business is finance related, you will save a lot of money in lawyers fees if you know what they are and they impact your industry. I traded for several firms and on my own without ever needing the help of a lawyer. This process is a bit different than raising money but it still comes down to filling in a bunch of forms.