Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Partnership – Formed by two or more owners in agreement on how to start, manage and operate a business. Develop a founders agreement. A founders’ agreement is a legal contract defining and governing the relationship between cofounders. The right time for drafting a founders agreement is in the early stages of business.

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Our Own Start-up

MAY 6, 2023

An essential guide for business owners to negotiate commercial lease agreements, allowing them to make informed decisions that benefit their business in the long run. The post The Business Owner’s Guide To Negotiating Commercial Lease Agreements first appeared on Our Own Startup.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2023

Don’t count on contracts and non-disclosure agreements to save you. Despite some recent advances, there are still some cultures which have less regard for patents and other intellectual property. For example, it is no secret that software pirating is still very common in China, Vietnam, and other cultures.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

Then, as I always recommend, it’s time to establish a formal agreement or contract to cement the partnership. By using this checklist, you should be able to objectively match potential partners with your own needs and expectations. Marty Zwilling.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Businesses often require employees to sign non-compete agreements to protect their business interests. However, just because an employee has signed a non-compete agreement does not make the agreement valid under the law. Employers often attempt to overreach on such agreements, which may make the entire agreement invalid.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Investor agreements should always be reviewed by an attorney who is familiar with startup equity investment deals. Check the content of the investor’s website, and pay particular attention to the source of funds. Personal funds imply the most commitment, and offshore funding is most suspect.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often have to deal with people who are convinced that they must get me to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before they begin talks about their new venture. Here are my guidelines for when a signed agreement is required, versus other alternatives: Insist on a two-way NDA for partner negotiations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2023

Because these considerations can be quite complex, very emotional, and have long-term implications, smart entrepreneurs don’t hesitate to get some legal advice at this early stage, in drawing up an agreement document to be signed by each of the cofounders.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In particular, understand the loans and other credit agreements. Also, go through the agreements of partnerships and joint ventures. Additionally, review the following areas: Settlement, indemnification, and employment agreements. Also, review past acquisition agreements and equipment leases. License agreements.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Non-compete agreements can be an effective tool to protect these assets. Under the right circumstances and when properly drafted and implemented, non-compete agreements are enforceable in Florida. However, one size does not fit all when it comes to non-compete agreements, and there are pros, cons and limitations to their use.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2017

What type of behavior do you want to incentivize or discourage in your contract drafting process (for shareholder or operating agreement, employment agreement, employee manual and vendor and service agreements)? A properly drafted agreement can prevent that outcome. Your message should be clear and consistent.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2019

As company owner, you will be writing your sales rep agreement for the most part. After you go through the key elements below, circle back around to this sales commission agreement template from Docsketch to see these clauses in action. The territory that you give each salesperson should be denoted in the sales rep agreement contract.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

Number of non-compete agreements is way down. The problem is particularly acute for middle-class, non-managerial, and exempt employees who don’t qualify for overtime pay under tightening labor laws, and high big-company expectations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Use negotiation to come to an agreement or compromise. Good problem solving requires making informed decisions, relying on logic. This is where I say “two heads are better than one.” Work with a partner you can trust. Whether you are charting new territory for pricing models or technology, there is rarely a perfect solution.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2018

File Several Types of Non-Disclosure Agreements. There are several types of non-disclosure agreements , and it’s important that you understand which are most relevant to your business and can be beneficial to you. Utilize Technology Transfer Agreements. A NDA is a contract. Work With An Attorney.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

For example, tariffs for hired workers may unexpectedly rise, or out of nowhere – payment for the extension of the “lease” agreement may appear. Therefore, you need to carefully read the agreement and ask all your questions about the specifics of such cooperation. What kind of companies is IT HR outstaffing suitable for?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 17, 2014

An operating agreement is the document that sets the rules for your LLC. In this article, we’ll talk about how to create your own LLC operating agreement, what you should include, and where you’ll need to keep it when you’ve made one. Should I have an operating agreement for my LLC? What does an operating agreement cover?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2023

Consider collaborating via shared marketing efforts, trade-show both space, co-branding promotional products, referral agreements, and cross-linking web sites. Voluntary open-ended alliances are more important than ever, and easier than ever. With informality, these must be win-win relationships. Modernize the user website experience.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Even with templates, contracts need to be personalized for everyone involved in the agreement. This guarantees that there will be no confusion with the naming convention utilized in the agreement. Mandates may vary between states or countries , so be precise with the reference law that you will incorporate in the agreement.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 28, 2021

However, before signing a network support & maintenance agreement for your firm, keep in mind the following considerations. Often network maintenance and support agreements necessitate an increase in price at the time of contract renewal. Focus on Buying Specifically the Support You Require. A Fair & Common-Sense Pricing.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2014

by Mark Pastin , CEO of the Council of Ethical Organizations and author of “ Make an Ethical Difference: Tools for Better Action “ One of the biggest misconceptions about ethics is that it’s difficult or impossible to reach agreement with someone who comes from a culture that’s radically different from ours.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2017

Even so, it’s difficult (and perhaps impossible) to operate a small business or startup and not negotiate agreements with employees, vendors, customers, and others. Although most people can adequately assess their goals, many skip an equally critical step – evaluating Plan B (your best alternative to a negotiated agreement).

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2020

– Intelligent W2 and 1099 contracts allow employers to control much of the process in case of conflict; don’t copy and paste a (useless) standard employment agreement. Have an Experienced Attorney Create Intelligent W2 and 1099 Agreements to Control the Dispute Resolution Process.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 2, 2020

You must abide by your operating agreement. For startups established as an LLC, the operating agreement is the original blueprint that specifies how the company will be run and which members (partners) hold which responsibilities, among other concerns such as profit-sharing. Be able to prove due diligence whenever you can.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 27, 2020

A lot of clients, particularly those based in the US, ask us about confidentiality agreements that include a time limit on the confidentiality obligations (usually between three and five years). There are both legal and commercial justifications for including time limits in confidentiality agreements. Why include time limits at all?

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Regardless of the circumstances, even if things are hunky doory, it is a good idea to revisit your operating agreement to make sure all partners have a clear understanding of what they committed to. Visiting the agreement (or any document that should have a periodic review) annually is a good idea.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Right off the bat, if the founders aren’t able to get along nor have any partnership agreements in place, your odds of failing are high. Without any prior agreements in place, this can cause a ton of problems that can lead to the collapse of the business. Here are five common ways your startup can fail before the end of the first year.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Leaders and business managers appear in agreement that the globe is on a dangerous path, and synergy is needed to counter the negative impacts threatening to tear it down. From Europe to Asia-Pacific and the Americas, sustainability reporting is the new denominator for businesses and project operations.

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Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 16, 2016

It seems to be a tradition that business partnerships and operating agreements 1. Instead, review your partnership agreements every fifteen months. And that means you will look at your agreements differently.). Don’t ever get reviewed, or 2.They They get reviewed once a year at the same time. Shake things up by design.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2023

SAFE note), shareholder agreements, company formation and governance documents (e.g. articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder agreements), employment contracts, patents and trademarks, contracts with providers, SEC filings, licenses Business documents – client contracts, pipeline (can be redacted: i.e

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Your business credit score will determine how much you’re approved to borrow and the terms of your agreement. Don’t hesitate to consult with a financial expert for guidance. Work on Your Business Credit Score.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 14, 2012

.” Over the seven years we were in business, we used a very simple form we referred to as a “Professional Services Agreement.” Every now and then we had to deal with something more complicated, but even large companies typically were willing to sign this agreement in 1990.

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Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2014

If there’s one big mistake that new entrepreneurs make (apart from not charging enough for their services), it’s failing to get a formal, signed project agreement in place before starting a new project. Why You Need an Agreement, No Matter What. Project Agreement Essentials. These include: Parties’ names, information and date.

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The Startup Lawyer

JANUARY 2, 2014

At the time a startup compensates an advisor with incentive equity, it is best practice to also have a written agreement typically called an “Advisor Agreement” or “Advisor Letter” in place to protect the startup. The Advisor Agreement also has the side benefit of managing expectations on both sides.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2021

Real agreement in ethics only exists when what your ethics eye shows to be the right action matches what the ethic eyes of others see as the right action at the same time. If you and I disagree about ethics, there are only three ways to reach agreement. You change your mind. I change my mind. Or we both change our minds.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2023

Strategic partnerships in this context can take the form of joint ventures, intellectual property licensing, outsourcing agreements, or even cooperative research. With this agreement in place, there are a host of ways that both sides can win: Share common technology. Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Companies can use data-sharing agreements to manage third-party access to customer data and avoid potential liabilities related to the misuse of customer data. One of the regulations to help ensure this happens is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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