Some interesting links we found across the web this week:

JOBS Act 3.0: Would It Help Early-Stage Businesses?
The recent House bill tailors the JOBs Act in ways that might help startups access cash. Highlights include providing alternative credentials for investors, enabling investors to combine resources, and easing regulations for emerging growth companies.

The Truth Nobody Tells You About Startup Budgeting
As the saying goes, money doesn’t grow on trees. This article offers guidelines that can help you create (and stick to) a budget so that your company stays afloat.

Customer Research Is Another Costly Startup Essential You Can Bootstrap
Market research is costly, but important. Entrepreneur discusses the limitations of certain feedback and offers several alternative sources of market research, such as free samples, events relevant to your business and cost-effective professional services.

How VCs Evaluate Startups: Part One
Securing funds from a VC is challenging. In this article, one VC provides three criteria he utilizes before deciding to meet with founders.