Category: General

What should you avoid when picking a company name?

February 25, 2014

What's in a name? These days, more than you might think. Your company's name is often the first thing that a potential customer will hear about it, and if it's off-putting, offensive or just plain boring, they might not ever want to hear more. You can have the greatest idea in the world, but if the first impression that it gives people is a negative one, you've set down the path to failure. ... Read More

Super Bowl big for small businesses

January 28, 2014

For small businesses in the Big Apple, next month's Super Bowl may seem like one of the major benefits of incorporating in New York. The city isn't exactly hurting for tourists' dollars, but the many visitors who will flock to see the game and partake in the festivities will bump up those ... Read More

Increase in business loans has bankers optimistic

January 23, 2014

As the United States continues to slough off the effects of recession, one metric stands out as particularly encouraging. Business loans have soared to record rates, a trend with portends well for the economy as a whole. Bank executives have expressed positive expectations for the country's financial future. From their interactions, business customers are showing a level of hope. "I am he... Read More

What effect will Leo Strine have on business?

January 16, 2014

Last Wednesday, Delaware Governor Jack Markell nominated Leo Strine Jr. as his choice to be the next Chief Justice of the state's Supreme Court. It's a decision that makes a great deal of sense. Not only does he come with a reputation for hard work and a sharp legal mind, he was also the head of the Chancery Court, the country's leading forum for business-related disputes. Cle... Read More

Delaware launches new incorporation site

November 20, 2013

When it comes to incorporation-friendly states, Delaware remains the nation's standard. The state is the legal home of over one million businesses, including a staggering 64 percent of the Fortune 500. It has made long-standing efforts to be at the forefront of corporate law, adapting seamlessly to shifting financial landscapes and legal environments by making adjustments to its corpora... Read More

United States remains one of the best places for incorporating your business

November 11, 2013

Global accounting and consulting firm Ernst and Young published a study last week, which it described as an "entrepreneurship barometer." While the United States faired very well in three of the categories (third in education and training, tops in entrepreneurial culture and access to financing), it ranked just 13th in taxes and regulation.

Should that be a concern when... Read More

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