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A Startup’s First Steps: What’s In A Name?

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Having taken stock of the main legal documents and actions involved in forming and operating a new startup, let’s crack open the “case” (disregarding the warnings about voiding your warranty) and examine a few of the steps, documents and key decisions to be made in getting a new startup ready for business.

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Do It Right The First Time, Part II: Visit the Doctor or House Call?

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Form a legal entity to operate the business (we’ll use a Delaware corporation as an example for Newco). The next category is more promising for those who aspire to the corporate legal equivalent of the Homebrew Computer Club : Common Operating Documents. Appoint Newco’s initial Board of Directors. Offer letters for employees.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Launching a Food Truck Business

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Leigh Ann Tona rolls through the Delaware streets in her “ I Don’t Give a Fork ” truck, which as the name implies specializes in food that does not require utensils. First, let’s find out if entering the mobile restaurant biz is right for you. Mobile-Cuisine.com. Her menu consists mainly of sandwiches. Current DMV registration.

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20 Most Influential Graphic Design Companies From Around the World

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Headquarters: Delaware. In its 12 years of operation, the company has worked for some of the biggest companies online, including Google, Disney, Slack, Medium, and more. Its work includes iconic logos for NBC, National Geographic, Mobil, Showtime, Chase Bank, PBS, and many others. courtesy of Happy Cog. courtesy of Metalab.

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Top Social Media Measurement and Tracking Tools

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Defining Mobile Opportunities and Strategies. Defining Mobile Opportunities and Strategies. Operations. Mobile Content. Mobile Marketing. Zite Expands Its Publisher Program. New Tech Automatically Optimizes Virtual Events for Any Device. Data Drives IT Decision-Making. MOST READ on FOLIO: F+W Acquires Aspire Media.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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which makes a mobile app that rewards shoppers for creating a personal shopping mall and following their favorite stores. David Cowan of Bessemer Venture Partners has stuck with Mr. Dreymann. The 20-year venture capitalist is an "angel" investor in Mr. Dreymanns new start-up, Mowingo Inc., Of the 6,613 U.S.-based Communications. California.