Written by attorney David Gillespie, over 2 years ago.
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Cash is king with startups. Many
startups dont yet need an attorney, or at least their money could be
better spent elsewhere. Im not suggesting you can just ignore legal
issues at the beginning,... more
Written by attorney David Gillespie, over 2 years ago.
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Small companies and startup
businesses might view keeping corporate records as a low priority.
Public companies and other large companies can usually have their
attorneys keep their minute book up... more
Written by attorney Keith Shepherd, over 3 years ago.
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Introduction.
Starting a new business is an exciting prospect, and there are several types of business entities to choose from. A business entity is a separate and distinct legal organization... more
Written by attorney Jan Tamanini, almost 4 years ago.
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Business owner insurance.
This special policy covers both liability and property damage (including damage to or loss of personal property brought into your workplace). Ensure that your policy will... more
Written by attorney Majdel Musa, over 4 years ago.
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Prepare a Business Plan.
* Clearly state your business goals
* Determine how the business will be funded (self, loans, investors, etc.)
* Explain operating procedures
* Develop a marketing plan
Written by attorney Jan Tamanini, almost 4 years ago.
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Use plain English..
Your important business papers should be easy for a reader to understand. If your contracts are clear and unambiguous, you’re less likely to get into disputes. And when a dispute... more
Written by attorney Kenneth Priore, over 2 years ago.
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Let's face it- in the startup game, it's all about the equity. Equity compensation plans, which include stock options, permit young companies to compensate employees, consultants and other service... more
Written by attorney Christine Branstad, over 2 years ago.
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Businesses
use Indemnity Agreements to avoid paying for litigation.
Indemnification Agreements allow parties to contract so that one party
(indemnitor) will pay the other for any loss suffered... more
Written by attorney Barry Shrum, over 4 years ago.
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What is the name of your business?.
One of the first areas of concern for any business is its public persona, i.e. its business name. What is your business going to be called? There is a lot in a... more
Written by attorney John Watkins, over 3 years ago.
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1. Give Prompt Notice of the Claim.
When a claim happens, be sure to give prompt notice of the claim to the insurance carrier. Often, notice is given through the broker or agent that sold the... more