incorporation Tag

12 Apr

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This session is designed to demystify the leasing process and shed some light on the sometimes opaque and jargon-filled industry that is commercial real estate. Topics covered include: Overview of the commercial real estate landscape in the Greater Portland Region What can a tenant representative commercial real estate broker do...

07 Apr

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The Oregon Technology Awards celebrates excellence and achievement in the region's technology industry. Each year, our community gathers to honor outstanding individuals with prestigious Lifetime Achievement, Sam Blackman, and Tech Champion awards and recognize ten companies for their accomplishments, leadership, and commitment to the industry and community. Register Here This Event Is Ideal For: Local Entrepreneurs,...

03 Apr

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PDXWIT (PDX Women in Technology) Virtual Event This month’s Lightning Speakers will explore wellness and mental health as a social justice issue, as well as ways companies can better support their employees’ wellness. We will have ASL interpretation and closed captioning throughout. Lightning Speakers: Nicole Early, Early PR & Rihana Mungin, PDXWIT Board...

25 Jan

Posted at 17:13h in Startups

How to Start a Business This article serves as a guide on how to start a business. The article sets forth the critical issues to consider, and the essential steps to take. With that said, please remember that each business is unique, and your particular business may require additional steps not...

26 Nov

Posted at 20:27h in Startups

10 Mistakes in Starting a BusinessIt is extremely difficult to resist the temptation to start a business as quickly as possible without addressing all critical legal issues. This is because new business owners likely have a good idea, and just want to get started and begin selling their services or...

18 Nov

Posted at 20:57h in Startups

Oregon Benefit Company In January 2014, the State of Oregon began allowing businesses to register as an "Oregon benefit company." This is the result of a law that was passed in June 2013, and which makes Oregon one of about 20 states that now have enacted a benefit company law. Oregon law...

05 Nov

Posted at 22:32h in Business Tax Issues

83 B Election The "83 B election" is one of those small tasks that startups (especially closely held companies) need to think about, but which is often also easily forgotten or ignored. The failure to take advantage of the election can be costly: a large tax bill for a shareholder years...

28 Oct

Posted at 05:53h in Startups

Choosing A Corporate Entity Choosing a corporate entity should be one of the first decisions you’ll make when starting up your new business. It may seem easy to skip this step, and instead forge ahead as a sole proprietor, but this rarely makes sense.  An entity protects your personal assets from...