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Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail When it’s Time to Sell Your Company We know that M&A transactions often represent the end-game for companies after years of hard-work and success. In many cases, the decision to sell a company is one of the most important business events an entrepreneur will experience in his or…

There’s nothing like jumping off a cliff for a startup launch to make you feel alive. Make the leap at the wrong time, or let your nerves get the better of you, and you just might find yourself hanging from the edge by your fingertips, or worse yet, SPLAT! Plunging into your own startup venture…

Don’t gamble away the success of your company by failing to keep its stock ownership in good shape. Launching a startup certainly has its risks and challenges, but it should not be a roll of the dice at the craps table (or something worse). As an Entrepreneur, you will need to understand your company’s equity ownership and…

As a California-based business, launch your new company as a California or Delaware corporation. Do your research and get the right advice for your startup. Remember: you’re shooting for the moon (not Wyoming).

If you’re launching your startup, you’re likely throwing your heart and soul (and money) into making it a success.

Like it or not, there are some critical legal matters that you will face early in the startup process that can make or break your company. Failing to deal with these matters right from the start can lead to a stinking mess later on. Pay attention to five key issues and your startup will be on the path to smelling like a rose.