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.

W9 Form: When and Why to Use It By Andrew Millman Monday, February 20, 2017 what is a w-9The W-9 is typically used to request tax information from freelancers, independent contractors and other self-employed people... Read More
What to Know about the 401(h) Plan By HBS Monday, January 2, 2017 401h planThe most exciting changes that came along with the Pension Protection Act are also, shockingly, one of the least discussed sections of the Internal Revenue Code: the changes to the 401(h)... Read More
Federal Tax ID Numbers for Non-U.S. Citizens By Devin Scott Wednesday, September 14, 2016 federal tax id numbers for non-us citizensSome 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 Veso Ganev Monday, August 29, 2016 business podcastsOur 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
Business Start-Up Guide: Merchant Services By Jeremy Reed Tuesday, March 22, 2016 business start-up guideMerchant services have become increasingly important for start-ups in the information age. In the past, start-ups would market their product or services in their local area and many accepted only cash or checks for payment... Read More
How to Obtain a U.S. Visa for Business Travel By HBS Tuesday, March 8, 2016 how to obtain a u.s. visa for business travelIf you are planning to visit to the United States in order to conduct any type of temporary, international business—including to attend conferences, consultations or conventions—you will need a non-immigrant Business Visitor Visa, known as a B-1... Read More
What Is An Executive Coach? By HBS Monday, February 22, 2016 what is an executive coach?An executive coach teaches you not only the necessity of strategic thinking but also the tools you will need to utilize in order to think strategically throughout your career and life. In addition, by helping you eliminate your own self-limiting beliefs, an executive coach teaches you how to define your vision, confront obstacles, develop a work-life balance and sustain motivation, accountability and responsibility... Read More
The Fastest Way to Get a Tax ID Number Online By Brett Melson Monday, January 11, 2016 fastest way to get an ein number onlineThe IRS website is not the only way to get your EIN online. It's certainly not the fastest... Read More
Every Buddy Needs a Buy-Sell Agreement By HBS Tuesday, December 1, 2015 what is a buy-sell agreementEvery spouse, and every business partner, begins the relationship with the expectation of a long and fruitful relationship, yet this can be a somewhat naïve assumption... Read More
A Franchise Tax Payment Parable: Don’t Be Like Ike By Amy Fountain Tuesday, September 22, 2015 file your own franchise taxOne of the annual obligations a Delaware business entity must fulfill is filing and paying an annual Franchise Tax. We illustrate the difference between filing your Franchise Tax payment and letting us file it for you... Read More