Raj Gavurla
by Raj Gavurla of LiiiVEN, Inc.
When working with entrepreneurs and small business owners I see a drive and passion that is necessary for success. There are eight areas where consistent actions are needed to produce consistent results. As you develop and grow, the actions change because of your accomplishments and your business needs evolve. The one action, for those in startup mode or are in steady mode, not growth mode most often overlooked is the action to celebrate. Surprised?
Bill Reichert
by Bill Reichert at Garage Technology Ventures
Tips and Techniques for Making Money in the New Economy
Naomi Kokubo
Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating in Delaware? I hear it’s important for an IPO, but if we don’t plan on going public anytime soon, should I bother to incorporate in Delaware?
Answer by Naomi Kokubo, Editor of Founders Space
QUESTION:
Does anyone know of any federal loans that help small businesses? And how do I apply for these? Thank you!
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Ethan Stone
Question: I formed an LLC with a partner a couple years ago, and it didn’t work out. I left him with a 70% stake and bowed out. I just heard that he licensed off the software for a pitance, then he joined the company that licensed it, getting a salary and a huge signing bonus. I didn’t get a dime from this transaction, even though I own 1/3 of the LLC. Is this legal?
Answer by Ethan Stone, Stone Business Law
Bill Reichert
by Bill Reichert at Garage Technology Ventures
How to distill the essence of your value proposition into something short, meaningful, and effective?
Raj Gavurla
by Raj Gavurla
As an organization what do you do to motivate employees to win, grow, and evolve? This isn’t management motivating employees or employees motivating management. There should be three categories:
Question: I understand that venture capitalists like to include a founders termination clauses in most of their deals. What should I look out for with these termination clauses? And what should I include to protect myself?
Ethan Stone
Answer by Ethan Stone, Stone Business Law
Question: We’re a California startup with a few founders working full-time right now. We are planning on expanding. Do we have to offer any future full-time employees the same benefits as we set up for ourselves? Do they need to have the same healthcare plan fully paid by the company? Do they need to receive the same retirement plan contributions paid by the company? Thanks!
Brian Hassan
Answer by Brian Hassan, Managing Director of BayPoint Benefits
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