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.
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
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
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
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
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
EIN Issuance – Coronavirus-Related Delays and Issues
By
Jarrod Melson, Esq.
Monday, April 13, 2020
With very few exceptions, anyone forming a U.S. business should obtain an EIN by applying with the IRS. A newly formed business needs an EIN to open bank accounts, take out loans, hire employees, and pay taxes, among other things... Read More
With very few exceptions, anyone forming a U.S. business should obtain an EIN by applying with the IRS. A newly formed business needs an EIN to open bank accounts, take out loans, hire employees, and pay taxes, among other things... Read More
The Term Sheet – Preliminary Negotiation for a Sale
By
Jarrod Melson, Esq.
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, Esq.
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
Who Will Invest In Your Company?
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
2019 Student Entrepreneur Scholarship Winner Announcement
By
Michael Kupfer
Monday, July 22, 2019
Last December, Harvard Business Services launched a new scholarship program. We are excited to name Cassandra Hostuttler of New Martinsville, West Virginia as our 2019 scholarship recipient!.. Read More