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Articles tagged: Governance

How Choosing Your Company Legal Structure Affects Business Down the Line

LLC? S corp? Pick your company legal structure wisely. The type of business entity you choose affects all facets of your business.

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Life Sciences Startups

Before a business is formed, the founders need to validate that the problem it seeks to solve is real and there is a credible pathway to adoption.

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6 Legal and Financial Concepts Every Startup Founder Needs To Understand

Overlooking the basics when forming a business can mean losing control of your vision, locking yourself into investor terms, or facing co-founder disputes.

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Staying in the Fairway: A Practical Guide to Corporate Law Compliance

Proper compliance requires discipline and a commitment to the process of ensuring your business stays on the right side of the law and regulations.

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The Roles, Structures, and Duties of a Board of Directors

The role of a board of directors is to represent shareholders. How that happens depends on how you define it, who serves, and more.

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Becoming a Board Director: Advice From Active Board Directors

The distilled wisdom of experienced board directors is consistent. Don’t do it for the money. Read more to find out why and how.

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Beyond ‘Fight-or-Flight’: A Guide to Managing Ownership Group Conflicts

Conflicts between business owners are often tricky. Here are some tips on how to approach ownership group conflicts and work toward a resolution.

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What Makes an Effective Director? Lessons from the Boardroom

What makes a corporate director effective is their judgment, oversight, strategy, and responsibility, in issues ranging from fiduciary duties to emotional intelligence.

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Board of Directors 101: Roles, Responsibilities, and Best Practices

Serving on a board of directors is a pivotal role in corporate governance, demanding a clear understanding of legal and financial responsibilities.

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The Basics of Business Formation: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know

You must make some fundamental decisions when starting a business. One of the most important is choosing the right legal structure.

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