Taking a company public with an IPO
- April 6, 2015
- Business Formation & Planning
Many Maryland entrepreneurs hope to grow their businesses to the point where going public becomes a realistic option. Becoming a publicly traded company has many advantages, but putting together an initial public offering can be[ ... ]
Incorporating a business in Maryland
- March 4, 2015
- Business Formation & Planning
If someone is considering starting a business, they may choose to form a corporation. This is actually a fairly simple process, most of which hinges on filling out and submitting articles of incorporation with the state and paying a processing fee, which ranges from $100 to $8[ ... ]
Independent business versus franchise decisions
- February 24, 2015
- Business Formation & Planning
Maryland residents who wish to start a business may want to look at two models: independent and franchise. Either type of ownership model of business can succeed. There are factors associated with the decision to buy either one,[ ... ]
Buyout agreements in Maryland
- November 20, 2014
- Business Formation & Planning
Buy-sell agreements, which are also called buyout agreements, are used in business structures with multiple shareholders as a means of passing shares from one shareholder to another. Depending on the size of the company and t[ ... ]
Registering a trademark for a new business
- October 13, 2014
- Business Formation & Planning
Many entrepreneurs involved in a business start-up may pride themselves on attending to the myriad details of running a new venture. One thing that even the most conscientious entrepreneurs might overlook during business formati[ ... ]
Pros and cons of buying an existing business
- September 22, 2014
- Business Formation & Planning
Purchasing an existing business is an option for Maryland residents who would like to become business owners. Before going ahead with the purchase of an existing business, however, it is important to consider the benefits and dr[ ... ]