Article By: Matt Sellers Starting a new venture is exciting and often a liberating time in a business person’s life, but it can also be very stressful and overwhelming. In order to mitigate the stress and balance your life as much as possible, it is critical that you are as productive as possible during your […]
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Whitepaper: What is IoT?
For many of us, understanding advances in technology can feel intimidating. While these new technologies are intended to make business, healthcare, communications and many other aspects of our lives easier, they are sometimes simply too complicated to understand. We hear phrases such as, “The blockchain is going to revolutionize how monetary transactions are made by […]
Do Your Shareholders Know How You’re Running the Company?
Article By: Doug Colvard Oftentimes, entrepreneurs ask Fourscore Law what, when, how and why to disclose certain information to their shareholders: What type of information must I disclose? North Carolina corporations have an obligation to provide, upon shareholder request, copies of its articles of incorporation, bylaws, board resolutions, annual reports, written communication to shareholders, as well as […]
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Article By: Matt Sellers As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect in Europe, many American companies are scrambling to comply with its complexities. The GDPR was created with the goal of improving data privacy of individuals within the European Union. However, it’s effect is world-wide because it applies to any company doing business […]
Fourscore Business Law Data Security Policy
Article By: Matt Sellers In the digital age, data security is one of the most important aspects of protecting clients’ financial and personal information. With large-scale breaches affecting millions of people through Facebook, Target, Yahoo!, Equifax and countless other businesses, taking data security seriously is of paramount importance. Businesses must also establish effective procedures to protect […]
Delaware Franchise Tax Calculation
Article By: Matt Sellers If you are an early stage entrepreneur, you’ve likely already come close to suffering a heart attack, so reading this article (as boring as the title may be) could save your life…or at least prevent you from ruining your day. For a variety of reasons, Delaware is the preeminent state of incorporation […]
Single vs. Double Taxation
Article By: Matt Sellers Flow through entities vs. C-Corp Taxation Taxation is one of the most important aspects of business that entrepreneurs should understand when starting out. There are two major types of taxation for business entities, each of which will be discussed in this article. Flow-through taxation applies to limited liability companies (LLC’s), and […]
Business Lingo
Article By: Matt Sellers Understanding basic business terminology is essential for anyone working with a startup. From entrepreneurs, to accountants, lawyers, and investors, or anyone hoping to break into these fields and serve business-oriented clients, being able to converse using business lingo will demonstrate credibility with your potential clients. Below is a list of essential […]
How to Network Well Without Wasting Time
Article By: Matt Sellers As holiday and new year’s celebrations come to an end, you may be wondering what you could have done to network more effectively. While making your business goals for 2018, it is important to consider the best ways to connect with new people who may be able to help your business grow. […]
Whitepaper: Fitness and Founders
When we’re preparing to deliver our idea into the world, to take the leap and launch our new business, we’re often swimming in research. We read, interview and comb through information on business entities, equity structuring, managing a team, marketing and financial projections. But what we often neglect is one of the core elements to […]
