In the competitive world of business, establishing a strong brand identity is crucial for success. One powerful tool that can help businesses achieve this is trademarks. Trademarks play a vital role in protecting intellectual property, ensuring brand uniqueness, and preventing infringement. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of trademarks in business success […]

Congratulations, you’re starting a business! As you dive headfirst into this entrepreneurial journey, it’s important to consider legal matters early to avoid issues in the future. Here are five legal matters to keep in mind.  Choosing the Right Business Structure: Choosing the optimal business structure is important to protect personal assets and minimize tax liability The

Founder stock are the shares of a company that are granted at the very beginning, usually right after formation, to its founders or early key contributors. These shares are what give founders an ownership stake in the company and are issued at a lower price than the shares that are issued later to investors or

Venture philanthropy is an emerging approach to that applies strategies commonly used in venture capital investments and entrepreneurship to the nonprofit sector, with the goal of achieving significant and sustainable social impact. Venture philanthropists make strategic investments in nonprofit organizations and social enterprises to further a social mission or objective.  Traditional philanthropic models typically involve:  

A convertible note and a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) are both financial instruments used by startups, especially in the early stages, to raise capital from investors without having to set a valuation for the company. While they have some similarities, they have some significant differences that are important for companies and investors to

Fellow changemakers and pioneering impact creators often face the challenge of choosing the appropriate legal foundation to start and grow their social enterprise with a clear mission.   In this article, we won’t dive into every possibility, so for any tailored legal advice, please consult an attorney in your jurisdiction. We will explore some entity choices