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Take A Dive Into the Blockchain With the MIT Enterprise Forum

Take A Dive Into the Blockchain With the MIT Enterprise Forum

Meet the early stage companies forging new pathways with Blockchain technology! Blockchain has gone from an obscure topic to making headlines on a daily basis. While there is no shortage of primers and surface-level discussions about its potential to transform countless industries, there is much less discussion occurring around

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Founder Stock: A Tax Break You Shouldn't Overlook

Due to the dynamic nature of launching a new business, it can be challenging for a startup to keep up with all of the latest changes to the tax code. But Founder Stock, in Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, is one tax exclusion startup founders should certainly be

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Are You Your Startup's "Key Man"? Here's Why You Should Think About Key Man Insurance

If you weren't around, would your company still be? It's a question faced by many early entrepreneurs or high-level executives at scaling businesses, where their presence is absolutely necessary for continued company growth. “No one ever likes to talk about insurance — it brings up their

The Southern Startup Advantage, According to Alabama’s Top Entrepreneur: Y’all Be Nice

The Southern Startup Advantage, According to Alabama’s Top Entrepreneur: Y’all Be Nice

When you think of startup tech hubs, the South may not be the first that comes to mind. But Bill Smith, CEO of Birmingham-based Shipt, an on-demand grocery delivery service that saw the largest private capital raise in Alabama history, challenged that notion while speaking to a sold-

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Thinking About Ever Selling Your Company? Read This First

Entrepreneurs put everything they have into their businesses, both emotionally and financially. Some create their businesses with the intention to sell from day one, while others end up there for a variety of other reasons. Selling can be a challenging and emotional process. Don Bravaldo, Founder and President of Bravaldo

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The Secret to Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs

When you’re building something that you believe in, it’s not uncommon for much of your focus to go toward your company’s financial situation (keeping cash flow up, raising that next round, etc.) rather than what’s in your own wallet. So, how should entrepreneurs approach financial planning?

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Changes to Revenue Recognition Tech Startups Need to Know

A critical, but often difficult-to-understand principle, revenue recognition is an accounting practice that determines the conditions under which revenue is accounted for. In fact, it’s so often misunderstood that is the leading cause of financial error among publicly traded companies. But revenue is a critical measure to