Today’s post highlights some of the key considerations that founders of any startup company should have in mind as they begin the process of turning an idea into a business. The action items we discuss in this post are simple things to address early on in the company and can have immediate and lasting positive impacts for the company and its founders.
Forming a Corporation or LLC to Limit Personal LiabilityOne of the first steps the initial partners should take is to form a limited liability entity (either corporation or LLC in most cases) in order to limit the owners’ personal liability. Forming the entity will also open the door to discussing the initial ownership percentages, vesting provisions, and management rights....