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Corporation or LLC? Business Organizations for Tech Startups.

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One of the first actions you will take with your startup is to organize your company a separate legal entity to protect yourself from personal liability for the company’s debts. In the tech startup context, you’ll typically choose between a Corporation and a Limited Liability Company (“LLC”).

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Intellectual Property 101

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Many technology startups are aware of IP issues, but focus on patents. When fundraising, preparing for due diligence upon exit or acquisition, or hiring employees and contractors, it is critical to have both a complete IP inventory and a strategy to monetize and protect your IP. IP is a strategic business issue.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Fix-n-Flip Real Estate Company

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Set a specific time each month to review it , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. For instance, is it a limited partnership or limited liability company? Consider this example: Pleasant Acres Real Estate, LLC (PARE) is a startup company located in El Paso, Texas. Technology.

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