by small businesses as a source of growth capital is becoming

increasingly popular. Changes in securities laws since the passage

of the JOBS Act have created a spike in interest among not only

entrepreneurs, but also individual investors who seek to broaden

their portfolios. What does this mean for you and other business

owners who may be leaning toward nontraditional funding sources to

grow their companies? We get the low-down from attorney Jennifer

Post, partner at the LA-based law firm of Raines Feldman LLP, where

she specializes in M&A and venture capital financing.