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Early Stage Financing Options for Small Business Startups in VirginiaAugust 15, 2017
Financing a small business startup can present many challenges to Virginia entrepreneurs. If life was perfect, a business owner would never have to seek outside capital to finance the growth (or survival) of its business. But we know that…
RVA BizLaw Episode 15 – The Beauty of Advisory Boards for a Small BusinessAugust 04, 2017
Episode 15 in the RVA BizLaw series is now available! Eric Perkins will explain the benefits of an advisory board for small businesses!
Episode 16 will highlight The Perkins Law 5-Finger Philosophy to Nonprofit Board Composition.
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RVA BizLaw Episode 13 – The Importance of Business Ethics for Small Business OwnersJuly 18, 2017
RVA BizLaw episode 13 is now available. This episode dives into the importance of business ethics for small business owners. Anyone else agree that ethics is a timely topic for discussion?
Catch episode 14 next week where we will share 3 steps…
RVA BizLaw Episode 11 – 2017 RVA SCOREcard Business Model Competition RecapJune 27, 2017
Congratulations to The Dog Wagon and it's owner Robert Stout for beating out 21 other local entrepreneurs to win the second annual SCOREcard Business Canvas Model Competition, organized by Richmond SCORE. See and hear about Perkins Law's Eric…
Question to Virginia Small Business Owners–Are You Observing Proper Business Entity Formalities?June 15, 2017
Correctly setting up a Virginia limited liability company or corporation is a great first step for your small business, but the responsibility does not stop there. Proper business entity maintenance, compliance and governance must be faithfully…
RVA BizLaw Episode 8 – RVA Entrepreneurial EcosystemMay 04, 2017
Visit the link below to check out the latest episode in the RVA BizLaw video series! Eric will discuss the RVA Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and why Richmond, VA is such a great place to be an entrepreneur or start a small business.
He will break…
Twenty Tips for the Small Business Owner Negotiating a Commercial LeaseApril 12, 2017
For a small business owner, a shopping center or office lease will be one of the five most important business contracts you sign. Unfortunately, too many entrepreneurs do not invest the time and resources they should to fully understand the…
Flat Fee Legal Support Services for Virginia Small Business OwnersApril 03, 2017
Ever had legal question concerning your small business and wished you had a reliable resource you could turn to for help that wouldn’t cost you $400 per hour? If so, then take a look at the flat fee service package offered by RVA small business…
RVA BizLaw Episode 1 Now Available on YouTubeFebruary 10, 2017
Ready for a 6-minute introduction to Virginia LLCs and why they have become such a popular choice of entity in the small business community? Then click below to watch the first episode of the new RVA BizLaw series.
The next episode will…
Tips on Navigating the Employee Termination Process for Small Biz OwnersDecember 07, 2016
Like a good movie, employment relationships have a beginning, middle, and end. As a small business owner, neglecting any of them can lead to big trouble for your business. The termination process can be particularly stressful for employers,…