The HBS Blog offers insight on Delaware corporations and LLCs as well as information about entrepreneurship, startups, cryptocurrency, venture capitalism and general business topics.
5 Key Attitudes for Entrepreneurial Success
By
Jeremy Reed
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
No entrepreneur succeeds in every business venture. Every successful entrepreneur fails at least once, if not twice.
How entrepreneurs learn from and utilize their failures, however, is what matters, because in entrepreneurship, attitude is everything. Here are five key attitudes every entrepreneur must conquer in order to run a prosperous business venture...
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Preparing Your Delaware Company for Future Business
By
Justin Damiani
Monday, May 6, 2024
It’s not uncommon for clients to form a new Delaware company, but not begin conducting business activities right away. When and after forming a new Delaware entity, they’re sometimes many things that need to be accomplished prior to conducting business...
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What Does a Corporate Secretary Do?
By
HBS
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Many people think a Corporate Secretary’s role is merely to take and record meeting minutes. While doing so is, indeed, one of the Corporate Secretary’s responsibilities, it is nowhere near the entirety of this pivotal role...
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Delaware Blank Check Preferred Stock
By
Rick Bell
Monday, April 29, 2024
Every Delaware General Corporation must have one class of common stock, but it can also have a second class of stock (or more) with customized terms for the different classes. The most popular second class of stock is called preferred stock because it can contain terms, negotiated between the Board of Directors and the recipient, that are preferred over the rights of common stockholders...
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LLC Change of Ownership Checklist
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Brett Melson
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Members of an LLC may change the LLC’s ownership and the terms governing its management and operation by amending its operating agreement. Here are five parties you’ll want to inform when you do so to avoid putting your company at any undue risk...
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How to Register a Delaware Company in New York
By
Devin Scott
Monday, April 22, 2024
If you want your Delaware company to operate in NY, you need to file for Foreign Qualification and keep your company compliant in both states...
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Why Zero Par Value Stock Affects Franchise Tax
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Amy Fountain
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
When you form a corporation, the number of authorized shares and the par value will play a role in what your company will pay for the annual Delaware Franchise Tax. Most start-up companies are typically formed with a small number of authorized shares and a low (or zero) par value...
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Your Business Location is Very Important and Here’s Why
By
Veso Ganev
Monday, April 15, 2024
There's several big questions when starting a business requiring meeting clients in person and, arguably, few are more important than "Where?". Read our new blog to see our list of things to consider before choosing your business location...
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Email Deliverability: A Critical Function of Business (Part 2)
By
Brock Albitz
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to ensure that emails are delivered properly. Follow our step-by-step guide to set up email authentication technology today...
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My Delaware Corporation Was Voided. Now What?
By
Amy Fountain
Monday, April 8, 2024
Delaware companies risk being voided if annual franchise taxes go. A voided entity cannot obtain critical documents like Certificates of Good Standing. Though business activities remain valid, the name becomes available for new use. Don't panic - reinstatement is possible through renewal filings and paying back taxes/fees. Learn the straightforward process for restoring your voided Delaware company to good standing...
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