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How to Form a Corporation

Up and Running

Delaware is a very popular state to incorporate in, and boasts the highest number of incorporated entities in America. It appears extremely friendly to businesses, it has easily-understood legal processes, has well-developed corporate statuses, and some call it a “tax haven” because it doesn’t collect taxes from out-of-state businesses. .

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Two Major Supreme Court Decisions on Patents

Feld Thoughts

” I expect in the near term Delaware courts will be clogged with patent troll cases since so many tech companies and startups are incorporated in Delaware. Hopefully, the Delaware courts will take a much less “troll-friendly” approach to things. Of those, 90 percent are brought by patent trolls.”

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What is a Social Enterprise?

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The Social Enterprise Alliance offers this definition: “In its early days, the social enterprise movement was identified mainly with nonprofits that used business models and earned income strategies to pursue their mission. In terms of legal structure, social enterprises have many options. Maryland was the first U.S.

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The Summer of Initial Coin Offerings

Seeing Both Sides

Put aside the frauds and hucksters — time and transparency will cause them to shake out — and obviously not every business model is a fit for an ICO. The hope is that the early stage investors select companies that have a business model that takes advantage of the growth in the community and the ecosystem around it.

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The Summer of Initial Coin Offerings

Seeing Both Sides

Put aside the frauds and hucksters — time and transparency will cause them to shake out — and obviously not every business model is a fit for an ICO. The hope is that the early stage investors select companies that have a business model that takes advantage of the growth in the community and the ecosystem around it.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

Up and Running

The one-page pitch format is also more suitable for SaaS businesses that are constantly testing new ideas. Your pitch is going to cover your strategy (what you’re going to do), your tactics (how you’re going to do it), your business model (how you will make money), and your schedule (who is doing what and when). venture capital.

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Turn Your Business Into a Community Building Platform

Duct Tape Marketing

When you start to think about your business in this manner you can move beyond the traditional applications of the term platform and blend platform type thinking into your business model, your culture and ultimately how you engage and communicate with your community. Find your unique framework for openness.