Tag: Incorporating
Q & A: Certificate of Incorporation
What is required to file a Delaware corporation and what information is listed on the initial Certificate of Incorporation? This posting will spell out these requirements, and will show that very limited information is made public as a result of filing the Certificate of Incorporation. This Blog refers specifically to the Delaware CORPORATION. This information is [...]
Posted by Brett Melson on Monday, January 16th, 2012Posted in Delaware, INC Knowledge, Q&A
Tags: Delaware, INC Knowledge, Incorporating, Question and Answer
Year’s Over – Year Ahead, and the State of Your Company
If you are already a successful entrepreneur, you’re a planner. So you’ve already done a lot of thinking about surviving and succeeding in 2012. How do you plan for your business to survive and succeed in 2012? At this time last year I told the whole team here at HBS, that I could not argue [...]
Posted by Rick Bell on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012Posted in Founder's Forum, INC Knowledge
Tags: Founder's Forum, Incorporating
Your Company Name
Is your company name outdated, or does it no longer reflect the nature of your business? Is it too complicated or too generic? Have you thought about officially changing your company’s name? The name of a company or brand can make or break a business. In fact, many companies now famous under their present names [...]
Posted by Brett Melson on Wednesday, December 21st, 2011Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: INC Knowledge, Incorporating
The Rise of the LLC: A Matter of Trust
If you had to guess which entity is number one in Delaware – would you say an Inc. or LLC? According to a recent report found in the Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law; the statistics are staggering. Since 2004 the number of LLC’s filed in Delaware has surpassed the number of Incorporations by [...]
Posted by David Zeigler on Thursday, June 10th, 2010Posted in Delaware, Limited Liability Company, Trend Report
Tags: Delaware, Incorporating, Limited Liability Company
Ready, Set, Start Your Business Graduates
Congratulations to all the Graduates of 2010! So, now you’re looking for a job in your field of study or your trying to decide what you want to do in life. I’ve got a great idea, have you ever thought about starting your own company and being your own boss? It could be your fastest [...]
Posted by Michael Bell on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Posted in Delaware
Tags: Delaware, Entrepreneur, Incorporating
15 Minutes or Less…Could Save Your Assets!
That little gecko has become quite popular! Seems like he is everywhere…..TV, radio, print, billboards and on the web. People are obviously concerned with auto, boat and motorcycle insurance; as many companies advertise routinely for their business. Most responsible folks are also concerned about insuring their homes, health and lives as well. All of us [...]
Posted by David Zeigler on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Business Tips, Incorporating
The Benefits of Incorporating Your Family Business in Delaware
Structuring and operating a business is a complex challenge under the best of circumstances. When family members are part of the equation, the complexity multiplies many times. On the other hand, some of the world’s most respected brand names today started out generations ago as family businesses. The LLC in particular gives you the flexibility [...]
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Thursday, November 19th, 2009Posted in 101, INC Knowledge
Tags: 101, Close Corporation, Family Limited Partnership, Incorporating, Limited Liability Company
The Best Way to Form a Company
After hours of hard work at Harvard Business Services we are pleased to debut the first of our video series. Check it out!
Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Posted in HBS Announcements, Videos of Interest
Tags: Incorporating, Videos of Interest
How Thin Is Your Veil?
Whether forming a Corporation or an LLC, the majority of entrepreneurs are looking for a way to separate themselves from the debts and liabilities of their business entities; otherwise, we’d all be sole proprietors and not consider the personal consequences of a failed business venture. Most think that by simply forming the company the job’s [...]
Posted by Paul Sponaugle on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Corporate Kits, Corporation, Incorporating, Limited Liability Company
Secret Agent Fees
You may call me a bit old fashioned or somewhat idealistic; but I still believe that success can be achieved through honest business practices and by dedication to providing your clients with a good value at a fair price. On top of that, a friendly relationship with competent staff is essential to getting an A+ [...]
Posted by David Zeigler on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009Posted in Registered Agent
Tags: Incorporating, Registered Agent
Three Easy Steps for Naming Your Company in Delaware
One thing everybody seems to have figured out by the time they call us is the name of their company. They may not know what type of entity they’ll form or where they’ll get the money to do it, but one thing they always know is the name of the company. Now, you may think [...]
Posted by Paul Sponaugle on Friday, May 1st, 2009Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Company Name, Incorporating
The Name Game
Choosing a name to call the company you are incorporating is a big decision and it takes a lot of thought and effort. Some like to keep the name as vague as possible, some spell out exactly what the company does, while others think of a creative and unique name. All of these approaches have [...]
Posted by Brett Melson on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Company Name, Incorporating





