Many online retailers do not collect state or local sales tax on customer purchases—a significant advantage that may be in jeopardy. Large online retailers, such as Amazon.com, have defended their decision not to collect sales tax by citing a 1992 U.S. Supreme Court decision. In that decision, the Supreme Court […]
I’ve updated our compilation of sources of capital available to startup companies in Ohio. The list includes angel groups, venture capital funds, innovation funds and some incubators offering financing alternatives. Our goal is to have this resource be as complete and accurate as possible, so if you have any recommended […]
Startup companies often seek to retain their founders and critical employees through the use of equity compensation. To ensure that these top people are committed to the company for the long-term, it is often a good idea to issue stock subject to buy-back provisions (founder’s restricted stock). However, shareholders must […]