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For Better or Worse, Jackass CEOs Are the Ones Who Change the World Oct. 18, 2023
According to Forbes Magazine, Elon Musk, CEO of the electric car manufacturer Tesla, is the world's ... Read More
When Investing in a Startup, What Rights Should You Have? Mar. 22, 2022
"I am a retired entrepreneur; I turned a $7 million company into a $60 million company and then sold... Read More
Torpedo the Traitorous America Competes Act Mar. 08, 2022
Our overlords in the Beltway Swamp depend on you not paying attention. COVID-19 was a weapon of mass... Read More
A Securities Law Primer For Startups: Part 2 of 2 Nov. 30, 2021
Sadly, the securities laws don't make it easy for small startups to raise capital from lots of "litt... Read More
A Securities Law Primer for Startups: Part 1 of 2 Nov. 23, 2021
"Some friends of mine and I are forming a limited liability company (LLC) to develop and market a mo... Read More
Brilliance Creates a Company; Structure Runs It Oct. 14, 2021
Q: My husband has a brilliant mind, and he created a startup tech company. It has been growing and h... Read More
Should Your LLC Be Managed by 'Members' or 'Managers?' Sep. 07, 2021
When setting up a limited liability company for a new business, one of the hardest jobs is figuring ... Read More
It's Time for a Tech Update at the SEC Apr. 27, 2021
As readers of this column know, one of my biggest headaches in dealing with our federal government a... Read More
Getting Cold Comfort When Joining a Startup Oct. 27, 2020
"I'm thinking about joining a new Web-based business where I would be one of three founders. The oth... Read More
Dealing With Celebrity Endorsements Oct. 15, 2019
"Some friends and I started a Web based business targeting people who play a particular sport. "As i... Read More
The 6 C's That Should Be in Every Business Plan Aug. 13, 2019
There are at least 1,000 books in print telling people how to write a business plan. The problem wit... Read More
Getting First Place in a Business Plan Competition Apr. 30, 2019
Twice a year, I have the honor of being a judge at the Connecticut Business Plan Competition, where ... Read More
No Such Thing as a 'Little' Sale Feb. 20, 2019
On our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife gave me some beautiful diamond cuff links. Unfortunately, I... Read More
Sometimes You Just Gotta Be Young Feb. 19, 2019
"I was let go from a position at a high-technology company earlier this spring. "For the past couple... Read More
Setting up a Worker Cooperative With an LLC Jul. 25, 2017
"I have run a successful service business for many years. "I am getting ready to retire and have bee... Read More
'The Purpose Is Profit': Not Just Another Startup Guide Aug. 30, 2016
If you go to your local bookstore (they still exist, don't they?) or search for "entrepreneur" or "s... Read More
When Investing in a Startup, What Rights Should You Have? Apr. 15, 2014
"I am a retired entrepreneur — I turned a $7 million company into a $60 million company and th... Read More
Will Crowdfunding Change the Capital Raising Process Forever? (Part 2 of 2) Mar. 11, 2014
As I'm writing this, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to hand down final reg... Read More
Will Crowdfunding Change the Capital Raising Process Forever? [Part 1 of 2] Mar. 04, 2014
As I'm writing this, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing to hand down final reg... Read More
A 'SAFE' May Be Safe, But Is It the Right Way to Raise Capital for Your Business? Feb. 25, 2014
"I have a small but growing technology business. I have been reading online lately about a new finan... Read More
