Social Enterprise Ideas Advance to Final Round
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July 30, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.
One of our favorite types of businesses here at Harbor Compliance is the Social Enterprise. Social enterprises are for-profit businesses; however, their mission is to produce a measurable social or environmental benefit, rather than to maximize shareholder gains.
Our friends … Read more
Selecting a Business Structure as a “Solopreneur”
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July 29, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.
Selecting a business structure as a solopreneur is less complicated then you might think. While there are plenty of confusing terms out there, such as “liability protection” and “tax structures,” you really have one decision, that of sole proprietor vs. … Read more
Three Reasons Why A Rejected Filing Hurts Your Business
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July 24, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.
In life, getting rejected stinks.
When preparing your corporate documents, not filing timely or properly jeopardizes your “good standing.” Getting a filing rejected outright wastes your valuable time, and can even chalk up to a financial loss.
A rejection is not … Read more
The Hidden Cost of Business Ownership: Eternal Vigilance
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July 16, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.
In the words of Thomas Jefferson, “eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty.”
In the world of small business, eternal vigilance has a more tangible value: keeping your business afloat and your information private.
New business owners … Read more
Breaking Up With Your Registered Agent
You’ve seen the warning signs and red flags.
You pay to receive documents, a service you thought you had already paid for with your annual fee. You were supposed to receive an annual report notice, but didn’t, and now you are … Read more
Indiana Releases New Business Registration Forms
The Indiana Secretary of State has released new business registration forms. If you’re registering a domestic or foreign entity in Indiana, you must use the new forms. The state fees have not changed.
The new forms are dated 2014, but … Read more
The Great Social Enterprise Pitch
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July 9, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.
Here at Harbor Compliance, we love business ideas that are socially responsible, have a higher purpose, and support the local community.
We also have a bit of a competitive streak!
That’s why we’re excited to be an in-kind sponsor of … Read more
Should I Form My New Business in Delaware or Nevada?
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July 8, 2014, by James Gilmer in Business Compliance.
The inspiration for this post comes from the frequent inquiries we get about starting a business in Delaware or Nevada.
I want to explore why Delaware and Nevada are popular choices for formation, and why those states might not be … Read more
Secretary Gessler Announces Colorado Fee Holiday for Business Formation
Secretary of State Scott Gessler announced a Colorado fee holiday, set to begin July 1, 2014. As a result, the fee for new business filings has been reduced from $50 to $1. The aim is to pass savings from a government surplus … Read more
Your Registered Agent Questions, Answered
You probably came across the term “registered agent” while filling out formation documents, or more commonly, you heard that you need one, I think…right?
Don’t worry, we get many questions about this service, and we thought it would be … Read more