The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.

5 Characteristics of Successful Salespeople By
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No matter how much advanced technology your company uses to facilitate and follow up on sales leads, no automated tool can replace a fantastic salesperson. A skilled salesperson can elevate your company in a variety of ways... Read More
Podcasts We Love: Entrepreneur on Fire By
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Entrepreneur on Fire is a top-ranked business podcast in which John Lee Dumas, its founder, interviews some of the most successful and inspiring entrepreneurs of our time. It is one of the most frequently published podcasts, with episodes being published almost every day... Read More
Federal Tax ID Numbers for Non-U.S. Citizens By
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Some people think that because they do not have a Social Security Number, a U.S. address or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) that they cannot obtain an EIN. This is not true. If you do not have a Social Security number, you are not disqualified from obtaining a Federal Tax ID Number... Read More
Podcasts We Love: 5 Reasons Not to Sell Your Business By
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Our featured podcast this month is called Tropical MBA and is the brainchild of authors Dan Andrews and Ian Schoen. Episodes of their show have been used and integrated into business school curriculums across the United States... Read More
Advantages & Disadvantages of a Delaware Series LLC By
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There are both advantages and disadvantages to a Delaware series LLC. Find out why this business entity is not popular yet... Read More
Elon: Tesla, SpaceX & the Quest for a Fantastic Future By
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Elon Musk’s trajectory into the superstar entrepreneur spotlight has been relatively recent compared to Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. He was just ten years old when the PC was introduced into mainstream culture, but even at ten he showed unmistakable signs of greatness... Read More
Podcasts We Love: HBR IdeaCast By
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The HBR IdeaCast is a weekly audio podcast that brings together the analysis and advice of the leading minds in management brought to life by Harvard Business Review... Read More
Equity Crowdfunding for Startups in Delaware By
Equity Crowdfunding for Startups in Delaware
The General Assembly of the state of Delaware recently approved, unanimously, legislation that will legalize equity crowdfunding for startups in Delaware. This means that both startups and small businesses will have increased access to investors and, as a result, increased access to capital. At the same time, House Bill 327 will allow more Delaware residents—regular people, not millionaires—to invest in Delaware startups and reap the benefits of early stage investors... Read More
Company Structure: Corporation By
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The Delaware General Corporation Law is flexible with respect to the type and number of officers a Delaware corporation must appoint. The applicable portion of the Delaware Corporation Law provides that a Delaware corporation shall have “such officers with such titles and duties as shall be stated in the bylaws or in a resolution of the Board of Directors which is not inconsistent with the bylaws.”.. Read More
U.S. Company Formations for Non-Residents By
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The Delaware Corporate Law structure does not impose restrictions on foreign ownership or management. It also does not require a Delaware LLC to maintain any physical presence in the state of Delaware other than a Registered Office and Registered Agent... Read More