A guide to calculating tax savings from the Qualified Business Income Deduction for owners of an LLC, S Corp, partnership, or sole proprietorshipIn 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act. This new law provides large tax deductions for
There is no denying that right now is an exceptionally difficult time for small businesses and startups. But the government is trying to ease the pain. Last week, Congress passed the CARES Act, a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package. The
Last week, the FTC announced that it would review its Endorsement Guides. The Guides – last updated in 2009 – help influencers, endorsers, celebrities, and companies navigate the FTC’s regulatory scheme. Although the Guides are advisory, they explain when
You just invested money to start an LLC. Now you want to bring in partners to manage the company or help with the work and offer them some form of equity compensation. How do you go about doing that?
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If you’re an entrepreneur trying to raise capital, or an investor looking to invest in startups, you’ve likely heard the term “accredited investor.” The definition of that term effectively determines who can access the private securities markets and invest in
Like it or not, influencers are here to stay. According to Influencer Marketing Hub’s 2019 survey, influencer marketing will become a $6.5 billion business in 2019 and half of survey respondents intend to spend at least 20% of their marketing
I’m frequently asked to review contracts sent to a startup by a counterparty. I’ve learned not to be surprised when I see a clear indication that the contract was not prepared for that specific business relationship. Some contracts contain the
