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5 New Venture Mistakes That Can Cost You The Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share.

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5 Startup Legal Shortcuts That Can Be Expensive

Startup Professionals Musings

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share.

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10 Startup Shortcuts That Will Be Back To Haunt You

Startup Professionals Musings

I’ve been advising and mentoring startups and growth companies for years, and find myself always pushing them to try something new, for the sake of growth and survival. Rely on informal agreements with partners. The same principles apply to strategic partners. When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many.

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16 Minutes on the News #52: Dall-E AI for Images; Direct Listings, SEC Ruling for Issuing Shares

Ben's Blog

– with Zoran Basich In the second segment (12:58) , we had a quick chat with a16z Managing Partner Scott Kupor about the recent decision by the SEC to allow the issuance of new shares via direct listings on the New York Stock Exchange. Previously direct listings were limited to the sale of existing shares.

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Five Legal Pitfalls That Sink Many Good Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share.

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What Kind Of Company Should You Create?

YoungUpstarts

Additionally, it will be important to consider whether you plan on attracting investment capital through the distribution of stock, because only certain types of businesses can issue shares of ownership. The S-corporation is a popular choice for solo business owners. Limited Liability Company (LLC). appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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10 Startup Shortcuts That Will Be Back To Haunt You

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I’ve been advising and mentoring startups and growth companies for years, and find myself always pushing them to try something new, for the sake of growth and survival. Rely on informal agreements with partners. The same principles apply to strategic partners. Image via HealthyBodyLife.com. So be alert and be flexible.

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