Business Strategies

Learn how to incorporate your Delaware business as well as tips, suggestions and smart business ideas for you to utlize before and after incorporating a company in Delaware.

Small Businesses – Deciding Between External and In-House Legal Counsel By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 attorney with paperwork and contractConsider your options for legal counsel as a small business. Learn about the most common reasons to pursue part-time vs. full-time general counsel... Read More
The Donor-Advised Fund – A Charitable Option on Sale of a Business By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Monday, December 29, 2025 Donor Advised Fund GraphicDonor-advised funds offer immediate charitable tax benefits for founders selling a business. Explore how DAFs work, fees, and the IRS regulations... Read More
Pooled Employer Employee Benefit Plans Continue to Grow in Popularity By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Monday, December 22, 2025 Pooled Benefits GraphicPooled employer plans (PEPs) help small and mid-sized companies offer affordable, compliant 401(k) benefits. Read about these employer plans today... Read More
Delaware and the SEC – Recent Diverging Policies on Mandatory Arbitration By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Tuesday, December 16, 2025 SEC DE PoliciesDelaware and the SEC are at odds over mandatory arbitration agreements. Learn how the 2025 changes reshape corporate governance and IPO strategy... Read More
How to Close Your Delaware Company By Amy Fountain Monday, December 8, 2025 Are you closing your Delaware LLC or corporation? Do it by Dec. 31st! By filing your cancellation or dissolution by the end of the year, you’ll avoid having to pay the next year's franchise tax... Read More
2025 Delaware Annual Report Now Requires “Nature of Business” By Brett Melson Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Woman Completing QuestionnaireStarting in 2025, Delaware Annual Report filings must include a “Nature of Business” description. Learn more about this change and then file online today.v.. Read More
Stuck With a Tie-Breaker Manager in an LLC By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Monday, December 1, 2025 tie breaker managerWhen a vote is split amongst LLC leadership, an LLC deadlock provision offers a solution via a tie-breaker manager. Learn more about the role & their removal... Read More
Why was my Corporate Filing Rejected? By Justin Damiani Monday, November 17, 2025 ???Read about some of the most common reasons why formation documents are rejected, then form your own Delaware LLC or corporation on our website... Read More
When Is the Best Time to Form Your Delaware Company? By Andrew Millman Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Open SignWhen is the best time of year to form a new LLC or corporation? Learn some pro tips about when to file your business, then get started on our website... Read More
How to Obtain a Delaware Entity Status Certificate By Justin Damiani Monday, November 10, 2025 StatusCertificateSimilar to the Certificate of Good Standing, a Delaware Entity Status Certificate confirms a company’s current status, even if it’s inactive or noncompliant... Read More