Your Idea Is Worth Nothing
“I’ve got this great idea…” How many times have you heard that? For me, it’s weekly, if not daily. But no one makes money on an idea. As a founder, you have to realize that ideas are easy, they are […]
What’s The Difference Between A Small Business And A Startup?
What’s the difference between a small business and a startup? Structurally – a lot. Operationally – not much. And I’ll explore that throughout this series. To me, startups are a subset of small businesses. They are both initially owned by […]
If I Were Starting A Business…
There has never been a better time to start a business. The power of the internet coupled with plummeting startup costs (and if you’re in the US – advantageous tax regulations) creates the perfect backdrop for anyone looking to start […]
Hosting a Board Meeting? Here’s how to do it well.
Board meetings are essential to running a startup. While formal meetings are often neglected during the early stages of a startup, they quickly become a required quarterly event once a startup accepts institutional capital. Hosting the company’s first board meeting […]
New Jersey DFS Update
New Jersey became the 16th state to enact fantasy sports legislation when Governor Chris Christie approved bill A3532 on Thursday. The law contains standard tax and regulatory provisions. The 10.5% tax on gross revenue will generate huge profits for the […]
Maine is Latest State to Legalize Daily Fantasy Sports
Maine On August 2nd, Maine joined four other states to become the fifth this year to legalize daily fantasy sports. Fifteen states currently have DFS laws on the books that allow for legal play. Maine’s victory was narrowly won—Governor Paul […]
Does your company’s ICO need to be registered with the SEC as a securities offering?
If a blockchain technology company is considering conducting an initial coin offering (“ICO”) or token sale, the question the company needs to answer is whether it needs to register the token sale with the SEC? The answer depends on whether […]
Startup Starter Pack
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur with a game-changing idea or just a dedicated Silicon Valley viewer who just wants to understand the ups and downs of Pied Piper, we’ve got resources to help you get there.