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How to Form a Corporation

Up and Running

Consider finding and working with a CPA and a lawyer. Be online: Consider your online domain name , especially if being found online is a key part of your business model. Also avoid misleading terms like “bank” or “insurance,” which some states outright prohibit if not applicable to your type of business. .

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Crowdfunding: a roar from a young lion

Berkonomics

Companies looking to raise between $100,000 and $500,000 must provide “reviewed” financials, which means they have to pay a CPA to check them. Companies looking to raise over $500,000 must provide full-blown audited financial statements, prepared by a CPA.

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Beware The Consultant

infochachkie.com

There is an inherent conflict in a consultant’s business model and the needs of a startup. Unable to confirm if my proposed approach was correct, he indicated that he would have to check with his SEC group and that ‘someone’ would get back to me. John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School.

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