Thinking about raising money for your business? Even a simple “I’m looking for investors” can unintentionally trigger complex securities laws. Whether you’re offering equity, loans, SAFEs, or notes, you may be making a regulated securities offering without realizing it. In Part 1 of this two-part series, learn what actually counts as an offering, where the legal lines are drawn, and why choosing the right compliance strategy is essential before speaking with potential investors.