Business sales can be some of the most stressful times leaders of companies ever go through. Transactions are high-stakes and can be very time-consuming. The time to anticipate and prepare… Read more
Posted by Rev1 Staff in The Hard Stuff
Any high-tech entrepreneur who plans to postpone thinking about taxes until their startup is profitable needs to think again. Taxes are part of doing business from day one, whether the… Read more
Selecting the right company formation. Of the many decisions facing the entrepreneur starting a high-growth business, company structure belongs at the top of the list. Every founder must form a… Read more
Posted by Jonathon Vinocur in The Hard Stuff
Using Business Equity in the compensation mix Equity compensation is a tool for cash-strapped startups to attract, retain, and motivate key employees with a future interest in the company. Equity… Read more
Posted by Miranda Morgan in The Hard Stuff
“There are some people who, if they don’t already know, you can’t tell them.” –Yogi Berra This Yogi-ism is one of my favorites and a great message for anyone who is… Read more
Posted by Tom Walker in The Hard Stuff
Legal checklist for startups Over the years, we’ve helped startups navigate the process of launching a concept and our experience has provided predictable milestones along the way. We’ve documented these… Read more
Posted by Alicia Oddi in The Hard Stuff
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been signed into law. We’re still in the first 90 days, and for the foreseeable future, accountants and attorneys will be working… Read more
Posted by Parker MacDonell in The Hard Stuff
Understanding and protecting IP Intellectual property (IP) rights are critically important assets to any technology company. In fact, for early-stage tech startups, IP rights may be the company’s most valuable… Read more
Posted by Susan Rector in The Hard Stuff
Joint Development vs. Joint Venture Here’s why joint development or joint ventures are two options to consider for your startup: Most startups need outside help to develop their products. The… Read more
Posted by David Bergeron in The Hard Stuff
