Mar
3
2013
Last August, I wrote numbers 1-5 of 10 things that you probably haven’t been told about starting a new business. I foolishly wrote then that numbers 6-10 would come in “a few weeks.” Hopefully you’re okay with “a few months” …
Read more of Starting a New Business? Here's What They Haven't Told You (Part 2).
Jan
24
2013
One of the most common questions we get from our startup and small business clients is what is a registered agent? What do they do? Why do I need one? Hopefully this brief blog will help to answer some of …
Nov
24
2012
Now, who’s hot who not Tell me who rock who sell out in the stores Last year my partner, Geoff, wrote about the importance of drafting proper partnership agreements (note, we’re including Member Agreements, Company Agreements and Founder Agreements in …
Read more of Mo' Founders Mo' Problems - Another Vote for Well Drafted Partnership Agreements
Oct
19
2012
Vela |Keller has been lucky to have helped a number of local dentists not only form their legal entity, but also assist them in their business development and commercial real estate needs. We find that our dental clients are making …
Aug
28
2012
There is no shortage of books and other resources out there for entrepreneurs. These how-to’s do a fantastic job of describing business plans, giving advice on how to raise capital and providing guidance to launch your marketing campaigns. There are, …
Read more of Starting a New Business? Here's What They Haven't Told You (Part 1)
May
23
2012
Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks – oh my! Intellectual property (and I am not talking about a smart piece of real estate) consists of copyrights, trademarks, and patents. There is a lot of confusion as to the application and distinction of …
Read more of What's the difference between a copyright, a patent and a trademark?
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 …
Read more of Year of the Startup -Step 3: Choosing the right entity.
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
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 …
