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Common and Preferred Stock: What's the Difference?
Common stock does not sound exciting. Preferred stock does. First-time founders are looking for excitement—especially when it comes to their millions of initial shares—and so they’re often surprised to hear that they’ll be receiving common, rather than preferred stock when the startup is incorporated.
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Startup Valuation and Fully-Diluted Capitalization
Dive into the critical world of startup valuation and its implications for your fundraising efforts. Decode complex terms, like fully-diluted capitalization, and navigate the realm of shares, options, and warrants with confidence.
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A Short Guide To Issuing Stock Options
Here's your crash course in issuing stock options for startups. Avoid common pitfalls and future complications with step-by-step guidance.
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Startup Superpower: Getting Organized
Unlock your startup's superpower - getting organized! Although not the flashiest task, it's a game-changer during due diligence. Learn how this crucial step can impact your startup's fundraising or acquisition opportunities. Be prepared, stay ahead, and close deals on your terms.
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Startup Equity: Cutting The Pie
Embarking on your startup journey with a co-founder? Tackle one of the biggest questions head-on: how to allocate equity. Discover the art of making fair and strategic decisions that fuel your startup's growth.
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Stock Vesting On Change Of Control
Explore the complexities of startup equity vesting, especially when an acquisition occurs. Understand the function and uses for accelerated vesting like single-trigger and double-trigger acceleration.
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Responding To A Trademark Office Action
Nobody likes rejection. So getting an office action to your trademark application is no fun. But don’t lose hope: you may be able to overcome the office action.
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Alert - SEC Amends Rules to Promote Capital Raising (Reg A, Reg Crowdfunding, Rule 504)
Read about the SEC's amended rules to promote capital raising.
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[Infographic] Corporation or LLC?
Many entrepreneurs wonder which entity structure is right for their business.
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Trademark Application Filing Fees Set To Increase In 2021
Trademark application filing fees are going up for 2021.
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Congress Expected to Pass $900B Stimulus Bill
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill before the holidays. The bill will include financial assistance for individuals and households, as well as businesses.
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Update: Washington Non-Compete Earnings Thresholds For 2021
Read about the non-compete statutory earnings threshold updates for 2021 recently issued by L&I.
