Startups

Let’s face it, the type of entity you use for your new business can have monumental consequences that reach far beyond the paperwork. It’s worth it to get it right from the start! Let’s dive in, so that you can...

I’m a business lawyer and have been helping companies for over 13 years. What would I do if I were just starting a new company? Below, in order of importance (and timing), I’ve outlined a nice and easy checklist so...

Starting a business you’re passionate about is an exciting journey. However, getting your business started can be a daunting task and many entrepreneurs may not know where to start. If you’re looking to start your own business, it’s wise to...

As a business owner, you shouldn’t have to deal with the nitty-gritty aspects of your company every day. You need to buy yourself time to handle the most important things. In a previous blog, we discussed how hiring more employees...

Your subconscious does not want you to succeed. It wants everything to be just like it’s “always been,” regardless of how much you loved or hated your life. The subconscious's position is to always keep the status quo because the...

It happens too often: I sit down for the first time with a client who has spent thousands of dollars marketing their brand name only to find that the brand they’ve fallen in love with, and spent countless hours developing...

Silicon Valley has long been the place to go for startups, especially for those in the tech industry. But because of the competition in Silicon Valley—as well as its high cost of living—many startups are looking to Atlanta to stake...

Starting a business is one of the most stressful things a person can do in their life, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. With all the work that goes into starting a business, one crucial task...

Last week we talked about Barry and Tom, two best friends who started a business together. Once they came to see us for legal advice, we encouraged them to memorialize their agreement in a formal Operating Agreement. Why? The agreement...

Barry and Tom are going to start a business together. They’re neighbors, the best of friends, they watch Monday Night Football together every week. They’re such good friends, that they decide to start their company on a handshake and because...