Feld Thoughts

JUNE 2, 2017

” 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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Delaware Intellectual Property Harvest Texas 133

Austin Startup

JANUARY 25, 2020

Having just moved to Austin from Boston, she thought adding African car sales could help, maybe thinking Africans looking for used cars can use it to find car deals. A keen researcher, I looked up the best states to incorporate a company for startups— Nevada and Delaware were tops. Maybe there’s something here.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

Founded it as a California LLC but your potential VC wants a Delaware C-Corp? Consider it a sales & marketing expense for them. But I’m sure he’ll never remember your company when Google buys you for $500 million and he’s still eating Ramen – right? Shame about that pesky FAS 157 ruling.

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Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Up and Running

JULY 5, 2017

Estimated taxes are separate from sales tax and employment taxes. Unlike estimated taxes and employment taxes, sales tax for online business does not work the same way as brick-and-mortar stores. You need to be familiar with rules for sales tax on internet sales and penalties for not collecting it. What is sales tax?

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eCommerce Sales Ohio Tucson 82

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Your product or service must have a unique sales proposition, a pitch that differentiates yours from others. For example, running a Delaware business search will identify business entities and help you form a regulatory-advantaged Delaware-based corporation. Revenue follows sales. Making your startup succeed. Lead well.

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Delaware Retention Differentiation Sales 100

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

We were told that we didn’t need to set up a C-Corp in Delaware even though they have the most tax-favorable state for this. I’m now an award-winning provider of multimedia sales support guidance for organizations around the world. I also contribute content about sales and business strategy to CNBC, Entrepreneur, Inc.,

Entrepreneur 56

Entrepreneur Delaware Hiring Social Media 56

Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

We were told that we didn’t need to set up a C-Corp in Delaware even though they have the most tax-favorable state for this. I’m now an award-winning provider of multimedia sales support guidance for organizations around the world. I also contribute content about sales and business strategy to CNBC, Entrepreneur, Inc.,

Entrepreneur 54

Entrepreneur Delaware Hiring Social Media 54

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

However, you need to learn everything you can about finding the perfect name for your startup; plus, make use of online resources like the Secretary of State Delaware business entity search to ensure you are not infringing on an already existing business name. Step 5: Choosing Your Business Structure.

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Delaware LLC Bootstrapping Naming 173

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2013

If you are certain that you are building a large national corporation with more than 100 investors, and multiple classes of stock, then you might as well start with a Delaware or Nevada C-Corp. In addition, corporations have quarterly filing requirements, and even monthly ones, if you collect sales taxes and hire employees.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2012

We’re talking about American craft breweries, that part of the beer industry that’s seen skyrocketing growth despite overall beer sales on a downwards trend. In fact, it’s even introducing products that can be more expensive that usual.

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San Francisco Delaware United States Audience 182

Scott Edward Walker

MAY 30, 2013

The extent of these obligations varies from state to state; however, since most companies are incorporated in Delaware, we will focus on Delaware law. Under Delaware law, the duty of care requires a director to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2021

Their location page for property management services in Delaware includes all of the details I’ve outlined above. There are images of the local area, information about what services people in Delaware can access, and contact details for this specific branch.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 29, 2013

Sometimes the end game or sale of the company is not a happy event. Especially when outside investors, venture capitalists, or angels, have put in substantial money and the sales price is less than the value of their investment. There are a number of questions a distressed sale brings to mind.

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Delaware Liquidation Preference Liquidity Event Preferred Stock 66

Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2014

a Delaware corporation that sprung up when the sole proprietorship died, and that Delaware corporation became Palo Alto Software, Inc., .” Palo Alto Software started out as an Infoplan in 1983, a DBA. That supposedly died if you look at the statistics. But actually there was an Infoplan, Inc., a California corporation.

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Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? But many are.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? But many are.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

In the tactics section, list your sales channels and describe how you will be selling your products. While it’s useful to be able to have a sales forecast and expense budget early on, it’s not something you need until you’ve validated your idea. A few resources you may want to check out include: How to Forecast Your Sales.

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Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Gust

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Form a legal entity to operate the business (we’ll use a Delaware corporation as an example for Newco). Sales contracts accounting for significant revenue. Determine who will serve on the Board of Directors and in executive officer positions (usually founders). Appoint Newco’s initial Board of Directors. Office and equipment leases.

Intellectual Property 139

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Delaware Stock 139

Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

Method, the popular cleaning products company, is a registered benefit corporation in the state of Delaware. This is important because within a benefit corporation, expanding the concept of fiduciary duty to include consideration of public benefit and social and environmental interest applies in liquidity and sales scenarios as well.

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Rhode Island South Carolina Delaware Louisiana 110

Up and Running

OCTOBER 10, 2014

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. If this knowledge has your entrepreneurial spirit in high gear, we’ve got the tips and tricks to help you start selling must-eats from the streets.

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ithacaVC

AUGUST 29, 2011

Likely it will be a corporation set up in Delaware (typically referred to a DE corp). In my experience, the best independents are those directors that have deep operational or sales experience in the company’s space. Based on either of these assumptions, a corporation (not a LLC) is the right entity choice for you.

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www.foliomag.com

JULY 31, 2012

Sales & Marketing. --> Bloggers. --> Resources. Advertising/Sales. Sales/Business Development. --> ENTER a CITY and/or SELECT STATE. Web Designer, Sales/Mktg - Md. Sales Executive - New Jersey. -->. --> Grab this swicki from eurekster.com. -->. Sales Meeting. B2B: Business Media. City & Regionals.

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Up and Running

JULY 29, 2015

For instance, the Delaware Brownfield Assistance Program offers funding for a small business that plans to develop environmentally distressed areas in the state. You need two years of business history, at least $75,000 in annual sales, and have a good personal credit score. The state grants are also specific. Funding Circle.

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Angel Investor Equity Small Business Delaware 60

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Appletree Answers , a professional telephone answering service and call center headquartered in Delaware, has distilled their list to the following elements with detailed descriptions attached to each: Employees are Critical. Think Like a Customer. Integrity Matters. Small Details are Huge.

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Delaware Dividend Leadership Employee 60

www.copelandfirm.com

OCTOBER 21, 2010

He can assist you in any stage of the process, from formation, seed and venture financing, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, to business purchase and sales transactions. « High Tech Startup Packages Where Should I Incorporate: Delaware, Texas, California, Nevada? » Contact Us Copeland Law Firm, PC 502 W.

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Intellectual Property Founder Vesting Bridge Financing 40

Scott Edward Walker

APRIL 9, 2012

When investors receive shares of preferred stock, they are typically granted certain significant control rights, including a Board seat and veto rights with respect to certain corporate actions (such as the sale of the company) pursuant to so-called “ protective provisions.”

Preferred Stock 87

Preferred Stock Finance Common Stock Liquidation Preference 87

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

One of our unique aspects is that we fund LLCs and C-Corps in all 50 states, not solely Delaware C-Corps. By ‘structured exit’ we mean that investors can achieve liquidity without necessitating the sale of a company. We are a year-long, remote accelerator for early-stage SaaS companies. redemption, revenue share, etc.)

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Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

www.thenameinspector.com

DECEMBER 5, 2011

on 19 Dec 2010 at 1:02 am Using SEO and Keywords to Increase Sales at Amazon | SEO Sage. [.] on 06 Sep 2011 at 5:51 pm Selecting a Business Name | National Registered Agents|Incorporating in Delaware | National Registered Agents|Incorporating in Delaware. [.] Thanks for a good article, it helped me a lot in my naming process.

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Naming Product Delaware Seattle 44

Startup Company Lawyer

APRIL 23, 2009

Section 141(d) of the Delaware General Corporation Law permits a company to have directors with more than one vote per director. Holders of Class F common stock are allowed to elect one director. The Class F director has 2 votes per director, as opposed other directors, who have one vote.

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Common Stock Stock Dividend Delaware 33

online.wsj.com

SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Businesses For Sale |. Businesses For Sale |. Businesses For Sale |. Nine Killed in Nepal Avalanche An avalanche swept away climbers on a Himalayan peak in Nepal, leaving at least nine dead and six others missing, officials said. Many of the climbers were French or German. Want to be an entrepreneur? Franchises |. Opportunities.

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Venture Capital Software Review Rhode Island North Dakota 107

David Teten

APRIL 30, 2018

Once we invest in these companies, we can help them become (in many cases) more US-centric, including sometimes changing their legal status to that of a US Delaware C corporation. Typically engineering, QA, and support are offshore, while CEO, sales, and marketing are in the US. Companies founded by immigrants.

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United States Silicon Valley Canada Offshore 60

David Teten

APRIL 30, 2018

Once we invest in these companies, we can help them become (in many cases) more US-centric, including sometimes changing their legal status to that of a US Delaware C corporation. Typically engineering, QA, and support are offshore, while CEO, sales, and marketing are in the US. Companies founded by immigrants.

United States 60

United States Silicon Valley Canada Offshore 60

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Matthew is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware where he teaches Introduction to Entrepreneurship in course called Entrepreneurs Experience. I appreciate Steve’s continued advice as I do my best to carry the Lean LaunchPad flag in Delaware. Matt asked some of the toughest questions in the class.

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Delaware Lean Entrepreneur Advisory Board 297

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Matthew is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware where he teaches Introduction to Entrepreneurship in course called Entrepreneurs Experience. I appreciate Steve’s continued advice as I do my best to carry the Lean LaunchPad flag in Delaware. Matt asked some of the toughest questions in the class.

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Delaware Lean Entrepreneur Advisory Board 189

Small Business Force

MARCH 4, 2014

You don't need a Delaware corporation if you're a solopreneur and you don't need three or four different kinds of stock if you never expect to have more than a couple of shareholders. Nowhere is the KISS model more necessary than how you set up your company, both legally and financially. And then just burrow in.

Delaware 37

Delaware Early Stage Partner Revenue 37