skip to main | skip to sidebar 19 January 2010 Startup Valuation: How Much Is Your Company Worth? Part of my job description involves prepping startups to raise capital. One of the most common issues that concern entrepreneurs is how to address the "Valuation Question." Unfortunately, I cannot make it much less fuzzy. They dazzle. Thanks David! MORE >>

The research that goes into formulating the business plans that I typically see comes from sources such as industry reports, census data and other government-generated historical material, plus articles from business periodicals. What these plans lack is information gained from dealing with actual customers. Adapt, based on what you learn. MORE >>

You can start an LLC for-profit in less than a month, often for less than $100. A common misconception I often hear in the startup world is that non-profits are easy and safe, since they don’t have to pay taxes, and they don’t have to make a profit for their shareholders. Other countries have similar exemptions for similar organizations. MORE >>

Generally, a sole proprietorship does not have any requirements for entity formation other than to follow the local government business regulations.  Changing from an LLC to a corporation, for instance, can be quite the challenge, depending on your state’s rules. Certain kinds of businesses cannot qualify to be a certain entity.  MORE >>

skip to main | skip to sidebar 24 January 2010 Startup Business Development Strategies: 7 Tips For Putting Together Stellar Deals Business development is fun. Putting together partnership deals requires a special combination of hustle, strategic thinking, technical chops, project management, and sales and negotiation skills. Get creative. Like This? MORE >>