Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
Entrepreneurs & Startups category: Here you will find a variety of blog posts about business topics related to your new company and challenges new business owners face.
Does the IRS Make Company and Tax ID Information Public?
By
Brett Melson
Monday, March 23, 2020
The IRS releases very little information to the public and takes privacy and confidentiality of personal and business tax-related info very seriously. Only a Responsible Party, an officer of a corporation, partner in a partnership, or general partner of a limited partnership can call the IRS and retrieve an EIN... Read More
The IRS releases very little information to the public and takes privacy and confidentiality of personal and business tax-related info very seriously. Only a Responsible Party, an officer of a corporation, partner in a partnership, or general partner of a limited partnership can call the IRS and retrieve an EIN... Read More
What to Consider When Naming a Company
By
Andrew Millman
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
We can check the company name for any Delaware startup, and typically receive a definitive answer on whether or not it contains any restricted words and if the proposed company name will get approved by the Delaware Division of Corporations... Read More
We can check the company name for any Delaware startup, and typically receive a definitive answer on whether or not it contains any restricted words and if the proposed company name will get approved by the Delaware Division of Corporations... Read More
The Term Sheet – Preliminary Negotiation for a Sale
By
Jarrod Melson
Monday, February 24, 2020
This chapter of our look at selling your small business discusses the Term Sheet – an extremely important agreement created early in the negotiation process between a potential buyer and a business owner... Read More
This chapter of our look at selling your small business discusses the Term Sheet – an extremely important agreement created early in the negotiation process between a potential buyer and a business owner... Read More
Preparing Your Small Business for a Sale
By
Jarrod Melson
Monday, February 17, 2020
This discussion of selling your small business provides an overview of the steps a small business owner should take to best prepare and position the business for sale once he or she has determined to sell... Read More
This discussion of selling your small business provides an overview of the steps a small business owner should take to best prepare and position the business for sale once he or she has determined to sell... Read More
What Is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
By
Jarrod Melson
Monday, February 3, 2020
The FCPA makes it unlawful for certain U.S. persons, U.S. entities and foreign nationals in the U.S. to pay or give anything of value to a foreign government official in order to gain some benefit or otherwise induce the official to use his or her authority to benefit the person or entity... Read More
The FCPA makes it unlawful for certain U.S. persons, U.S. entities and foreign nationals in the U.S. to pay or give anything of value to a foreign government official in order to gain some benefit or otherwise induce the official to use his or her authority to benefit the person or entity... Read More
How to Survive a Recession
By
Gregg Schoenberg
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
You may have noticed a good deal of chatter about whether or not we are headed for a double-dip recession... Read More
4 Common and Avoidable Start-Up Mistakes
By
Andrew Millman
Monday, November 11, 2019
Try to avoid these common start-up mistakes so you won't waste money or time when you are busy running your new company... Read More
Try to avoid these common start-up mistakes so you won't waste money or time when you are busy running your new company... Read More
How to Find Angel Investors
By
Rick Bell
Monday, October 14, 2019
When you’re just starting out and looking for investors for your new company, forget the standard sources of capital; forget the banks; forget the Venture Capital firms; forget the finance companies; and forget the Small Business Association... Read More
When you’re just starting out and looking for investors for your new company, forget the standard sources of capital; forget the banks; forget the Venture Capital firms; forget the finance companies; and forget the Small Business Association... Read More
Should You Reserve a Company Name in Delaware?
By
Andrew Millman
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
In most cases, a name reservation is not necessary and can actually delay the process and incur additional expenses. However, there are some scenarios where a name reservation would make sense... Read More
In most cases, a name reservation is not necessary and can actually delay the process and incur additional expenses. However, there are some scenarios where a name reservation would make sense... Read More
Delaware 2019 Swimming with the Sharks Pitch Competition
By
Michael Kupfer
Monday, September 2, 2019
Taking place on November 1, 2019, the event gives three entrepreneurs the opportunity, Shark Tank-style, to impress a panel of judges with their startup concept. The winner will receive a prize package headlined by a $10,000 check. However, there are a few steps to take before the prize is within reach... Read More
Taking place on November 1, 2019, the event gives three entrepreneurs the opportunity, Shark Tank-style, to impress a panel of judges with their startup concept. The winner will receive a prize package headlined by a $10,000 check. However, there are a few steps to take before the prize is within reach... Read More