An IPO is a corporation’s initial efforts of raising capital through the sale of securities on the public stock market.

If you’re considering your funding options, our funding guide is a great place to start.

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At Bplans, it's our goal to make it easy for you to start and run your business. The Bplans glossary of common business terms will help you learn about key small business and entrepreneurship topics.