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.

Timing Matters When Forming Your New Company By Justin Damiani Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Business TimingThe best time to start a business is right now! Learn about some of the most popular dates for business owners to form an LLC or corporation in Delaware... Read More
Comparison: Uncertificated Shares vs. Certificated Shares By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Monday, February 9, 2026 Stock CertificateThis article discusses the drawbacks and dangers of using certificated shares and the effect these issues can have on a corporation’s ability to maintain an accurate and up to date stock ledger, as required by the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL)... Read More
Delaware’s New DBA Rules for Corporations and LLCs: What You Need to Know By Brett Melson Monday, February 2, 2026 Man holding DBA signDelaware is moving DBA registrations for corporations & LLCs to an online system through the Delaware Division of Revenue. Learn more in our blog... Read More
How to Change Your Business Name with the IRS By Paul Sponaugle Monday, January 26, 2026 How to Change Your Business Name with the IRSUnder most circumstances, changing your business name will not require a new EIN, but you will typically have to notify the IRS. There are two main ways to so.. Read More
The SEC Eases Restrictions on Private Offerings By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Monday, January 5, 2026 businessman reading documents at meetingThe SEC’s latest changes to accredited investor verification has made it easier for companies to market through private offerings. Learn more in our blog... Read More
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