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What Every Startup Founder Needs to Know Before Signing an Investment Agreement
Understanding term sheets, valuation caps, and pro-rata rights before your first funding round can save your company from costly mistakes down the road. We break down the key provisions every founder should negotiate.
CCPA and Your SaaS Business: A 2026 Compliance Checklist
State privacy law obligations for software companies collecting California resident data continue to evolve. This checklist covers what you need to audit, update, and document right now to stay compliant.
Structuring Real Estate Investments Through an LLC: Benefits and Pitfalls
How proper entity structuring protects investors, simplifies tax reporting, and shields personal assets when deals go sideways. A practical guide to getting your structure right before you buy.
Remote Work Agreements: What Employers Must Include in 2026
Key clauses covering jurisdiction, equipment policy, data security, and termination procedures for employers managing distributed teams across state lines. Model language included.
Exit Planning for Business Owners: Starting Sooner Than You Think
Whether you plan to sell, transfer to family, or simply close, the strategies that maximize your outcome take years to implement. This guide explains how to start planning now.
Trademark Basics for Software Companies: What You Can and Cannot Protect
Software founders often overlook trademark protection until it's too late. We cover what qualifies for trademark protection, the registration process, and how to monitor for infringement.
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