The Perkins Law team is compiling a master list of Virginia benefit corporations–who they are, where they are located, what they do–in an effort to promote greater awareness and understanding of social entrepreneurship in Virginia.
When choosing a Virginia business entity, many point to the fewer formalities and paper work as one advantage of conducting business through a Virginia limited liability company rather than a stock corporation.
A commercial lease often represents the most significant legal obligation and expense for a start-up business. Business owners should not take the lease review and negotiation process for granted.
According to a recent report by Forbes, CouchSurfing.org has decided to convert to a “B” or “Benefit” Corporation in order to receive $7.6 million in funding from Benchmark Capital and the Omidyar Network.
The newest franchise to join the local business community is the Flip Flop Shop, which recently opened a location at Short Pump Town Center.
Some media and marketing experts will tell you the best marketing for your business will often come for free.
Roanoke restaurant developer Roland “Spanky” Macher is learning a hard lesson about the perils of not properly accounting for payroll taxes withheld from employees.
The “group buying” or daily discount promotions offered online through Groupon, LivingSocial, and other players racing into the marketplace can be beneficial to your small business if done correctly….
Raising capital from outside investors, whether from “friends and family” or an angel investor, will often trigger the application of federal and state securities laws.
The Virginia SWaM Procurement Initiative was established in 2006 to provide new business opportunities for small, women- and minority-owned businesses.