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Business formation is the process of establishing a legal entity to carry out a particular entreprise.  The law provides several entity options, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Limited... more +
Business formation is the process of establishing a legal entity to carry out a particular entreprise.  The law provides several entity options, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Limited Liability Corporations (LLC), Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP), and S-Corporations are a few examples of available options. When forming a business, founders can choose whichever entity-type best aligns with their specific tax and liability needs and considerations. Other important aspects of forming a business include drafting a comprehensive business plan, choosing appropriate insurance, establishing personnel policies and protecting intellectual property.  less -
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How to Assemble a Board of Directors for a Startup

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A successful startup will likely see the structure and composition of its board of directors change significantly over time....more

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What Startup Founders Should Consider When Choosing a Board of Directors

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The board of directors has tremendous significance to a startup company....more

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7 Essential IP Law Considerations for Startup Entrepreneurs

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Ask any startup veteran: intellectual property can make or break a successful exit. Here are seven things every startup should know about intellectual property law....more

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U.S. Work Visas for International Startup Entrepreneurs: Plan Well, Know Your Options

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The best way to ensure compliance with immigration regulations is to plan as far in advance as possible and to know when it is necessary to obtain a visa. ...more

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Two Key Insurance Considerations For Startups

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Startups have numerous and different insurance needs and will face many challenges as new businesses, but by considering whether general liability and key person insurance are appropriate products they will likely be better...more

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7 Key Roles of a Successful Startup CEO

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In your experience, what’s the most important role that a startup CEO should fulfill? That’s the question we put recently to JD Supra contributors, many of whom have spent years working with successful entrepreneurs in...more

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3 Fundraising Mistakes Startup Entrepreneurs Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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Some startups want to tout big fundraising numbers. Resist that urge. Focus on a smart valuation and return focus to the product....more

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7 Intellectual Property Mistakes Startup Entrepreneurs Often Make

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What’s the biggest mistake startup entrepreneurs make with respect to their intellectual property, and what can they do to fix it? That’s the question we recently put to IP attorneys writing on JD Supra, knowing that the...more

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The One Mistake Startup Entrepreneurs Always Make - A Legal Perspective...

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In your experience working with startup entrepreneurs, what's the one mistake they make time and again? The answer to that question of course varies greatly, depending on whom you ask - and, for legal perspective, we...more

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