Prior to entering into negotiations with an angel investor or venture capitalist there are multiple due diligence-related items the VC will want evaluate in order to make the decision whether to invest in your company, and if so, how much they want to invest. Failing to properly plan for these […]
A Kauffman Foundation study examining start-ups has determined that, with 2.7% of companies founded employing 50 or more people in their first 10 years, Columbus has the highest rate of startups growing into medium or large-size employers of any major U.S. metropolitan area. The study defined a start-up as any […]
On Monday, the popular smart phone photo app, Instagram, released a controversial updated version of its privacy policy and terms of service. The new language implicated a potentially startling change, which seemingly could allow Instagram to sell user’s photos to third parties for advertising. Numerous articles have speculated about the pending […]
This year, Ohio made important updates to both its corporate and LLC codes. Overall, the changes to the corporate code were well warranted and should be seen as an improvement over the previous iteration of the code. However, the updates to the LLC code, especially in the area of fiduciary […]
A trademark attorney can help to guide your overall brand growth as well as help you in the selection and marketing of your trademarks. If your business involves any aspects of building or maintaining a brand, then the resource of a knowledgeable trademark attorney should be utilized throughout this process. […]
Do Not Track is a policy proposal turned technical mechanism that enables users to opt out of tracking from websites they do not directly visit, including analytics services, advertising networks, and social platforms. It is different from the “Do Not Call” list as it is not a list, but rather […]
On Thursday, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act). This Act, comprised of several bipartisan-supported bills designed to ease capital-raising for small businesses, will undoubtedly be a major game-changer for capital raising and the business of investing in startups. What follows is an analysis […]
With the growing trend in cloud computing, chances are you use “the cloud” in at least some aspect of your business. “Cloud computing” refers to remotely accessing services or information from third party data centers. It essentially stores your data on a distant server, allowing you to access it from […]
So, you’ve decided to act on your million dollar idea and formed a company. You’ve got an exciting product, momentum, and your workload is at the point where you need to bring in additional employees to help carry out your vision. What’s that you say? Not enough cashflow to pay […]
We’ve updated our compilation of startup incubators in Ohio. One notable addition, specifically for Cleveland-based startups, is Dan Gilbert’s Bizdom U, which launched in May 2011. Our goal is to have this resource be as complete and accurate as possible, so if you have any recommended additions or changes, please […]
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