Apr
24
2012
Get ready for Crowdfunding mania. The next big buzz word is here. So what does it mean? In short, crowdfunding is funding projects through the collective efforts of a number of unrelated individuals. It has existed for some time for …
Apr
16
2012
Now that you have followed step 2 and written your business plan it is time to choose the right type of entity for your startup. This is very important and something you should likely discuss with an attorney. There are 4 …
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Mar
26
2012
(Disclaimer – I am not an accountant, much less a CPA. The info below is informational only and is intended to provoke further discussion in the rapidly evolving world of Texas Series LLCs. Please consult with your attorney and CPA …
Feb
27
2012
Some say that in today’s entrepreneurial climate the old-fashioned idea of putting pen to paper and creating a business plan is yesterday’s news. Their argument is that the marketplace is too dynamic and you need to move quickly, spending your …
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Feb
12
2012
So, what’s the difference between ™ and ®, you ask? For the most part, it’s simple – filing fees. A trademark (or service mark) is a common law right that is established by using the mark in commerce and letting …
Feb
6
2012
You’ve had an epiphany and scribbled like mad on your journal/newspaper/napkin/hand the next big business idea that is going to turn the world on its ear. We need to take that diamond idea and polish it to show off all …
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Feb
2
2012
I get a lot of requests from prospective clients who either a) want to know where they can go to look for money, or b) ask me to connect them to Angel Investors. My first response is always “how much …
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Jan
17
2012
A brilliant writer over at the Dallas Morning News recently wrote that 2012 could be the “year of the entrepreneur” in North Texas. Sound familiar? Sheryl Jean must be reading our minds (you need to be a DMN subscriber to …
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