Archive for March, 2009
30 Years of Change
When I visit my parents one of my favorite weekend rituals is watching The CBS Sunday Morning show together. I found this recent video focusing on the last 30 years of change very poignant. With everything going on in the world right now I believe it is important to remember that American optimism and creativity [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Monday, March 16th, 2009Posted in Videos of Interest
Tags: Change, History
Design Sponge launches Biz Ladies Series
Personally, one of my favorite blogs to read is Design Sponge. Which is why I am thrilled that they just launched a new series called Biz Ladies, where business owners can get advice, share experiences and connect. Every Tuesday there will be a new post featuring experts, artists, designers, shop owners and professionals. Check out [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Thursday, March 12th, 2009Posted in Articles of Interest
Tags: Articles of Interest, Entrepreneur, Recession
Book Review: Fooled by Randomness
I’ve just finished reading Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Fooled by Randomness: the Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets. I know, I’m late to the game on this one as his follow-up; The Black Swan has been a best seller for a few months now. I wanted to go back though and see [...]
Posted by Jake Cornelius on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009Posted in Books of Interest
Tags: Book review, Books, Decisions
10 Ways to Stabilize Your Business During a Recession
1. Don’t lower your prices. 2. Avoid giving deep discounts. 3. Think small, sell big. 4. Offer alternative payment options. 5. Build your reputation. 6. Get control of your thinking. 7. Practice a rational mindset. 8. Cultivate an eye for opportunity. 9. Adopt a different way of thinking. 10. Focus on what you want to [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Tuesday, March 10th, 2009Posted in Articles of Interest, Top Ten Lists
Tags: Articles of Interest, Business Tips, Entrepreneurs, Recession
Did you know that every corporate entity formed in the State of Delaware is required to maintain a Registered Agent at all times?
The Delaware Registered Agent has two main functions, to receive and forward service of process and to forward any communication from the Delaware Division of Corporations. Many clients pay their agent over $259.00 per year for their agent service. Harvard Business Services, Inc. has been offering Delaware Registered Agent services since 1981 for $50.00 per [...]
Posted by Brett Melson on Monday, March 9th, 2009Posted in Change of Agent, Q&A
Tags: Change of Registered Agent, Delaware
DE Franchise Tax Reminder
Delaware LLC Franchise Tax is due June 1st. Every LLC must pay the $250 Delaware franchise Tax or they incur a $200 penalty plus interest charges. Pay your Delaware Franchise Tax through Delawareinc.com. See: http://www.delawareinc.com/payft
Posted by Rick Bell on Monday, March 9th, 2009Posted in Franchise Tax, HBS Announcements
Tags: Delaware, Franchise Tax
If you’re just starting your business now, in 2009, where do you raise money?
Banks aren’t lending, venture capital firms are now effectively hedge funds, and American angels are about to be slammed by the crashing market and expected tax increases on capital gains, the source of angel investment power. Money has never been easy to raise when you’re selling a dream… presented confidently as a vision — for [...]
Posted by Rick Bell on Monday, March 9th, 2009Posted in Capital, Founder's Forum, Q&A
Tags: Capital, Investor
Updated Podcasts from the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration will be adding new content to their selection of podcasts. Check out the article link below from the Portland Business Journal. http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2009/02/23/daily15.html These will be a great resource for business owners featuring interviews with experts. Click on the link below to find the SBA podcasts. http://www.sba.gov/tools/audiovideo/Podcasts/index.html
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Friday, March 6th, 2009Posted in Articles of Interest, Podcasts of Interest
Tags: Articles of Interest, Podcasts of Interest, U.S. Small Business Administration
History Lesson: The General Corporation
Every single one of the fortune 500 companies is a General Corporation. Most of them are Delaware General Corporations, of course but there are NO LLCs, not even one on the fortune 500, or the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ. Stock exchanges are for Stock companies! And that’s why the General Corporation is [...]
Posted by Rick Bell on Friday, March 6th, 2009Posted in General Corporation
Tags: Delaware, DuPont, General Corporation, Stock
TED Talks and Twittering
One of my favorite places to find inspiration online is by watching a video from the extensive library of TED Talks. In a recent talk, Evan Williams, co-founder of Twitter discusses how following your intuition and listening to your clients are key ingredients to success as an entrepreneur. In addition, he explains the whole twittering [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Friday, March 6th, 2009Posted in Videos of Interest
Tags: TED Talks, Twitter, Videos of Interest
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