Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Start Up – The Brilliant Idea

The Brilliant Idea – We all have them and very few of us act upon them.  There are many reasons why not.  Money, time and lack of faith in ourselves are just a few.  Today, however, there is a lot … Continue reading

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The Start Up – The Company

The Company – Once you become really serious about your business – meaning you choose a partner, decide to raise capital, go live to “real” customers, pretty much anything that involves putting you or your assets at risk – you … Continue reading

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The Start Up – The Prenup – Introduction

Introduction Unless you’re going it alone, one of the most important documents you will need to enter into is the agreement that defines the relationship between you and your partner(s).  Think about it, most marriages start with the couple being … Continue reading

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The Start Up – The Prenup – Universal Issues – Management of the Organization

Management of the Organization. Remember “who’s on first”, the routine that Abbott and Costello made famous (yes I know I’m dating myself – but it’s well worth the time – and here’s the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg). Well, maybe that’s a slight diversion … Continue reading

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Start Up – The Prenup – Universal Issues – Disposition of Interests

Disposition of Interests. So, now you want out, or maybe one of your partners wants out.  Negotiating your way out of a business relationship is best done when both parties are level headed and that means before the event that … Continue reading

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The Start Up – The Prenup – Universal Issues – Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution. Hmmm, you can’t work it out yourselves and counseling doesn’t seem to be an appropriate alternative (Freud may have lots to say but who has the time) so what’s the next step?  There is no way to know … Continue reading

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The Start Up – Issues Specific To Your Form of Company

Issues Specific To Your Form Of Company – Taxes, taxes, form of investment and, of course, taxes.  Other than real estate, is there a topic that folks like to discuss more?  Tax considerations are one of the driving forces in … Continue reading

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Intellectual Property – General

Intellectual Property – General Wikipedia defines Intellectual Property as:  “a term referring to a number of distinct types of creations of the mind for which property rights are recognized – and the corresponding fields of law.”  Well, more simply put, … Continue reading

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Intellectual Property – Confidentiality

Intellectual Property – Confidentiality The Beatles defined it best in the song “Do You Want to Know a Secret” – take the time and listen to the lyrics of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVQU6xH96k8 (if nothing else you’ll smile for a while).   If only the … Continue reading

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Intellectual Property – Patents

Intellectual Property – Patents So, what is a patent?  Let’s go right to the source:  As the government (in the form of the United States Patent and Trademark Office – USPTO) issues all US patents let’s go to their definition: … Continue reading

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