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.

Keeping Your Records Secure with StockTreasury By Justin Damiani Monday, July 19, 2021 StockTreasuryAt Harvard Business Services, we have introduced a brand new platform called Stock Treasury. This platform makes it easy for clients to keep record of their issued stock and stock transfers. It helps clients protect against fraudulent ownership claims and is easy and secure, using industry-grade blockchain technology that makes records immutable... Read More
Can I Appoint a Nominee for my EIN? By Justin Damiani Monday, July 5, 2021 QAWhile a "nominee" is someone who is given limited authority to act on behalf of an entity, usually for a limited period of time, and usually during the formation of the entity, the "principal officer, general partner," required for an EIN, as defined by the IRS, is the true "responsible party" for the entity, instead of a nominee... Read More
Who Qualifies for the New (2021) PPP Loans? By Devin Scott Monday, February 1, 2021 Any small business with 500 or fewer employees may be eligible. This includes small businesses, S corporations, C corporations, LLCs, private nonprofits, faith-based organizations, tribal groups and veteran groups... Read More
Samantha Nielsen, 2020 Student Entrepreneur Scholarship Winner By Michael Kupfer Monday, August 24, 2020 The winning idea is a non-profit enterprise focused on individualized learning through the use of study coaches. In particular, the business would seek to address the lack of resources typically available to “neurodivergent” students – that is, those who do simply do not learn as well as others through the standard tools and formats... Read More
What Is Sunbiz.org? By Justin Damiani Monday, August 17, 2020 Similar to the Division of Corporations in Delaware, SunBiz is the website for the official Florida Division of Corporations. People use this website to get information and file documents directly with the State of Florida... Read More
Delaware Eases Conversion to a Public Benefit Corporation By Jarrod Melson, Esq. Monday, July 27, 2020 This post describes the amended provisions of Delaware Corporate Law relating to the conversion of a corporation to a public benefit corporation. The Amendment removed or amended two of the biggest roadblocks to such a conversion... Read More
Why Aren’t There Any Free Company Registration Services? By Justin Damiani Monday, June 1, 2020 When beginning the formation process to form a new Delaware company, it’s important to note that there are always state-imposed registration fees involved with the registration of a Delaware company, so the process cannot be completed for free... Read More
Book Review: The Startup Checklist, by David S. Rose By Rick Bell Monday, May 18, 2020 Like a personal mentor and guide for your business startup, this book details the steps you need to take to create a business unicorn... Read More
Finding Angel Investors for Your Company By Rick Bell Monday, May 11, 2020 Angel groups need applicants that suit their investment criteria. Still, they turn down a majority of applicants because they get so many. Nobody will be turned on by your claiming to be the next Amazon or Facebook. Be confident and direct... Read More
The Delaware Dynasty Trust: Another Delaware Advantage By Rick Bell Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Setting up a Delaware Dynasty Trust is something you should not attempt without top-tier legal advice. Since the purpose is mainly to protect the breakup of your interest in your company, you’ll want it to outlast legal challenges long after you’re gone... Read More