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Accelerator Programs: What Are They?

Accelerator programs, also known as seed accelerators, help companies learn how to run their business by providing mentoring, education, and financing. Mentors are provided to help entrepreneurs navigate the competitive and sometimes confusing start-up world and may even help with funding. The programs usually last for relatively short period of time (e.g., a few months) where the aim is to teach the participant several years’ worth of experiences and information in order to accelerate the timeline for success. The program typically ends with a public pitch event where business owners can present their ideas to potential investors. Accelerators generally ask for a small piece of the company in return.

Accelerators are similar to business incubators with some distinctions -- for example, incubators generally focus on growing an idea while accelerators generally

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What Are Corporation Pros and Cons?

Weighing corporation pros and cons is important when you start a business; deciding whether to incorporate is a big choice. Both have their advantages and disadvantage. Creating a corporation might prevent you from personal liability, while not incorporating might protect you from double taxation. Because of the impact on your business and personal life, it's important to weigh the pros and cons of forming a corporation.

Why Are Weighing Corporation Pros and Cons Important?

Weighing the pros and cons of

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Updated November 10, 2020:

The Delaware LLC Act governs the limited liability company structure in Delaware. The structure is essentially a hybrid of the best features of both corporations and partnerships and the owners are called “members.” If you incorporate under the Delaware LLC Act, you do not need to have an operating agreement, though you may have an agreement that governs some of the affairs of the limited liability company. Delaware has some of the strongest protections from liability for owners in the country, which is just one of the many reasons people choose to form a company

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Updated July 16, 2020:

Tips to Successfully Open a Restaurant in California the Right Way

Opening a restaurant in California can be a daunting task.  Along with researching the restaurant scene and learning both business and food-industry practices, starting a restaurant requires compliance with licensing procedures and food-service laws.  California cities and counties have varying regulations and required permits, so it is important to double-check local laws.  This guide will set forth the steps necessary for opening a restaurant.

1.  Create A Business Plan

Just like starting an

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What Is a Business Visa?

A business visa, also known as the B-1 visa, is a non-immigrant visa into the United States of America. A B-1 visa is required if you are planning to travel to the U.S. for a short period of time for a business-related reason that does not require actual labor or payment from a U.S. source.

The business visa covers, but is not limited to, the following activities:

• Consulting with business associates
• Attending scientific, educational, professional, or business conventions and conferences
• Negotiating a contract
• Taking part in short-term training
• Settling an estate
• Competing in an amateur athletic event
• Participating in professional athletic competitions where no payment other than prize money is received
• Undertaking religious activities such as mi

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