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Startup Equity Is Not A Substitute For Minimum Wages
Minimum wage means minimum wage, even for startup founders and initial hires. Startups can’t use equity grants to get around this, though there are strategies (albeit imperfect) to mitigate risk here.
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The Accidental Partnership: A Cautionary Tale For Startup Founders
The title of this post may sound like a straight-to-streaming rom-com about two strangers who wake up after a night out in Vegas only to remember they got married in a drive-thru ceremony the night before. Yet, somehow, it’s worse than that.
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Startup Fundraising And The Pitfalls Of Paying Finders Fees
While using “finders fees” to help raise investment for startups seems innocent enough, it’s actually a securities regulatory minefield that should either be avoided altogether or navigated with extreme caution.
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Should A Startup Founder License IP To The Startup?
A startup founder licensing IP to the startup is like buying a hot tub: you can do it, but you probably shouldn’t.
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Should Your Startup Incorporate In Washington Or Delaware?
Location is everything…or maybe not.
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83(b) Election For Startup Founders
While the tax code is probably the last thing startup founders want to think about when they’re starting up their company, there is at least one provision they should be very interested in: Section 83(b).
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Legal Issues In Developing A Mobile App
Thinking of creating a mobile app? Discover the legal landscape beyond coding and user acquisition. Learn about potential legal issues that, if ignored, can jeopardize your app's success.
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4 Tips For Picking A Company Name
When it comes to picking a company name (and branding in general), you ignore trademark law at your own peril. Take a look at these helpful tips before you invest time and money in a name that can’t be protected.
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Local Resources For Seattle Startups
There are a wealth of local resources available to Seattle startups, and the City of Seattle has put together a great database containing many of these resources.
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How To Form A Washington Corporation [Step-by-Step]
The corporation is an entity that’s most often chosen by companies that are or plan to become a public company, and that want to have limited liability for owners/management and a predictable legal structure.
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Washington Small Business Guide [Resource + Legal Tips]
I recently stumbled across a guide for opening a small business in Washington. For the Seattle small business owner just getting started, it’s a great resource, but I thought it could benefit from a bit of legal commentary.
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What Type of Equity To Give Startup Employees
You’re a Seattle startup. What you have is a great idea; what you lack is cash flow. But to build out your great idea, you need employees.
