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 […]
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.
VW Startup Lifecycle Infographic
Wondering if your startup is where it should be? This infographic will walk you through the five stages a startup goes through and gives you an idea of where you should be when it comes to your startup’s product, funding, marketing, revenues, legal work, and more.
The Startup Visa – International Entrepreneur Rule
The International Entrepreneur Rule applies to foreign entrepreneurs looking to build their company in the U.S. and American startups looking to bring a key foreign cofounder stateside.
Do I Really Owe Delaware $75,000??? Explaining Delaware Franchise Tax Calculations
Every year around January or February we receive frantic calls and emails from a handful of clients who are utterly shocked by the franchise bill they just received from Delaware. “How can I owe $75,075 in franchise taxes??? We don’t have that kind of cash; do I have to raise more money just to pay this bill? Does this happen every year??”
Which insurance does my startup need?
At some point in time, the topic of insurance will come up. Every startup and small business will need insurance, and for a mature business, an insurance guy is one of the four pillars of your business. We’re by no […]
The Four External Pillars of a Small Business
Starting a business is hard work. There are lots of pitfalls to navigate, and some are impossible to avoid. But it’s not as hard to get help as you may think. Every small business (and this includes startups) should have […]
Business Judgment Rule: Having Poor Business Judgment Isn’t A Tort
The rationale behind the rule is to shield those individuals that owe fiduciary duties to a Company (directors, officers, executives) from fear of a lawsuit each time they make a decision that in hindsight might end up being bad for the company.
HB32 Changes The Texas Franchise Tax (In A Pro-Business Way!)
If your business pays a franchise tax in Texas, this is for you. Whom it concerns Texas companies or companies doing business in Texas. If your business pays a franchise tax in Texas, listen up. Changes affect taxable entities organized […]