Posts Tagged ‘Corporate’

Lawyers and Entrepreneurs

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Occasionally we drop by the Kauffman Foundation’s site to see what’s the news at one of the centers of American entrepreneurialism (maybe an overstatement, but it’s very important).  Their site is packed full of useful information for the entrepreneurial-minded.  We were pleasantly surprised to see on their front page this article about the Foundation’s recent $10 million investment to cultivate innovation-friendly law, policy and legal scholarship.  Investment in this area is crucial; the law is notoriously slow to catch up, especially so when applied to innovative industries and 2.0 (more…)

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Emerging 200 Initiative in Portland

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Of the many challenges that face start-ups, one is assembling a network of advisors to assist in achieving the company’s goals.  Fortunately for Portland area companies, there is a strong entrepreneurial community that plays that role.  Think of groups such as OEN, OTBC, Oregonstartups.com or even OECDD, not to mention the wealth of Internet resources.  On a national level, the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a significant role in providing financing to start-ups, as we wrote (more…)

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Starting a Green Business

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

With the national economy in the dumps, and Oregon as a whole not doing much better, one of the lone hot areas for entrepreneurs, especially in the Portland area, appears to be in starting up so-called green businesses.  There is no exact definition for a green business, but there are certain characteristics that seem to indicate some companies are more conscious about the environment, saving energy and reducing waste than others.  However you define this group of companies, a green wave of growth is happening in Oregon.  Outside businesses are choosing to locate here and new businesses are opening their doors.

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Choosing an Entity

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Choosing an entity should be one of the first decisions you’ll make when starting up your new business. It may seem easy to skip this step, and instead forge ahead as a sole proprietor, but this rarely makes sense. An entity protects your personal assets from your company’s creditors, and your company’s assets from your personal creditors. Moreover, creating an entity allows you to establish an independent credit history for your new business, and protect your new business’s property (including intellectual property).

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