Accepting Bitcoin to Fund Startups

When it comes to starting a business, amassing the necessary funding can feel like an uphill battle. For that reason, some startups naturally consider branching out beyond the traditional forms of investment to get funding wherever they can find it. One such...

How Your IP Portfolio Affects the Value of Your Business

Many people think of business value as being made up of your tangible assets, things like profits and equipment and real estate. While that may have historically been true for most traditional brick-and-mortar businesses, many of today’s startups and emerging...

Four Common Reasons Business Partnerships Fall Apart

Entering into a new business partnership is an exciting prospect for any entrepreneur. And while it would be great if all businesses were successful, the reality is that many fail for reasons that are avoidable. Before things get off the ground, you should consider...

How to Defend Your Intellectual Property From Misuse

For many emerging companies, the most valuable assets are ones that aren’t tangible. It’s easy to think of property as only the physical things you use to build your business. In reality, though, the most important building blocks for your company are usually the...

What You Need to Do Before You Incorporate as a Single-Member LLC

It’s an exciting day for any entrepreneur when the time comes to officially turn yourself into a business. There are many benefits to forming a single-member LLC, including favorable tax implications, limitations on personal liability, and minimal regulatory...