The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.
A Good Deal for Self-Employed: Solo 401 (k)
By
Brett Melson
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
If you are an independent contractor, consultant, freelancer, real estate agent, or other self-employed person, the government offers an annual $53,000 tax break that could help secure your retirement...
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Two Major Food Companies Sign Merger Agreement
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Michael Bell
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. signed a definitive merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company...
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Doing Business in Alaska with a Delaware LLC
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Devin Scott
Monday, April 13, 2015
Alaska, like most states, has a state fee and an application process. Generally clients will work with their registered agent to file the documents necessary to get the approval from the Alaska Secretary of State’s office. Harvard Business Services can obtain the approval for an Alaska foreign qualification in about 2 business days...
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Why File a Patent Application?
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Benjamin Blumenthal
Monday, April 6, 2015
Many people have ideas for new products or services, and some may be the real thing. When should you file a patent application?..
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Is My Idea Patentable? Should I File for a Patent?
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Benjamin Blumenthal
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
How do you patent an idea? Here's what you need to know...
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Low vs. High Margin Businesses: Which Is Right for You?
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Rick Bell
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
People go into low margin businesses because they love the type of work, or because they unexpectedly fell into it or because they followed in the footsteps of someone they admired, usually without consideration of the financial consequences...
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How Much Does a Delaware Series LLC Cost?
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Brett Melson
Monday, March 23, 2015
The Delaware series LLC is still generating a lot of interest from business owners who have multiple properties or run a variety of different businesses. The series LLC allows entrepreneurs to save money by forming one LLC that is composed of any number of individual series of membership interests as opposed to several LLCs...
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Doing Business in Arkansas with a Delaware LLC
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Devin Scott
Monday, March 16, 2015
If you're planning on doing business in Arkansas with a Delaware LLC, certain steps will need to be taken. The process of registering your Delaware LLC as a foreign entity in Arkansas is called Foreign Qualification. This is how you obtain permission from Arkansas to operate there with a Delaware LLC...
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How to Write an Operations Manual (And Stay Sane)
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Gregg Schoenberg, Michael Bell
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Want to know how to write an operations manual for your business without losing your mind? Here's the easiest way to go about it...
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High Corporation Franchise Tax Bill? Don't Panic.
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Amy Fountain
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
The state of Delaware has two methods to calculate the Franchise Tax fees due. The first method, which is called the authorized shares method, assesses X dollars per X number of authorized shares. This method works on a graduated scale, so the amount will vary based on your specific entity details...
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