Corpus Christi Startup Attorneys & Lawyers

Key Takeaways

• In addition to traditional funding paths like angel investors and venture capitalists, startups can also explore newer and less conventional options such as pitch competitions, revenue-based financing, and strategic corporate investors.
• Government programs and industry-specific grants can offer non-dilutive capital, especially for startups focused on innovation, technology, or social good.
• Building a strong financial foundation—like having a solid business plan and understanding your credit profile—can improve your chances of securing funding.
• Alternative options such as revenue sharing, equipment financing, and working capital loans offer more flexibility to certain business models.
• Exploring multiple funding types and combining them strategically can help founders tailor a path that matches their business goals and risk tolerance.

It takes money to turn a great idea into a great product, but “money doesn’

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Form a Nevada LLC: Everything You Need to Know

To form an LLC in Nevada, you must first choose an appropriate name for your business. Your name must have the words "Limited-Liability Company," "Limited Company," "Limited Liability Company" or "Limited". You could also use an abbreviation instead, such as "Ltd.," "L.L.C.," "LLC," or "LC". Company can also be abbreviated as Co.

Make Sure Your Name is Available

The name of your LLC must be different from any other business in the State of Nevada. To find out if your name is available for use, check with the Nevada Secretary of State Online Database. Once you find a name you can use, you can file the Name Reservation Request Form with the Secretary of State. You can do this by mail, or on the Nevada Secretary of State's website. The fee to file to reserve your business name is $25, and this reserves the name for 90 days.

Establish a

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Key Takeaways:

• Definition and Purpose: A shell company is a legal entity that has minimal or no active business operations but is used for financial activities such as asset holding, tax structuring, and investments.
• Common Uses: Shell companies serve various purposes, including tax minimization, business expansion, asset protection, and financial anonymity. However, they are also used for illicit activities such as money laundering and fraud.
• Legality and Risks: While shell companies are not inherently illegal,

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Key Takeaways

• A reverse stock split consolidates shares to boost per-share price while maintaining the same total company value.
• Companies use reverse splits to meet stock exchange listing requirements or attract institutional investors.
• Investors maintain the same total value initially, but can be affected by reduced liquidity or market perception.
• Shareholders with fractional shares may be cashed out and lose ownership.
• A reverse split can simplify the capital structure and reduce shareholder count.
• Shareholder approval may or may not be required, depending on state law and corporate bylaws.

What is a Reverse Stock Split?

A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the total number of outstanding shares by a multiple and increase the share price by the same multiple. The company will maintain the same market capitalization (share price x outstanding shares) as before. In effect, you start out with

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Key Takeaways

• Definition & Importance of Trademark Licensing: Trademark licensing allows a trademark owner to grant rights to a third party to use their mark under agreed conditions, which can help expand brand presence while generating revenue.
• Types of Trademark Licenses: Includes exclusive, non-exclusive, and sole licenses, each providing different levels of rights and restrictions for the licensee.

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