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Pay It Forward Colorado

by Rehan Hasan | May 2, 2012 | Article

Generous Colorado LLCs and corporations give back to their communities in many ways, such as through charitable donations and time. The Feb. 20th Denver Business Journal has a nice article on how Colorado small businesses can help local non-profits and charities. Denver’s own Community First Foundation reports that $12.4 million was raised for over 925 local non-profits during its annual...

Spring Has Sprung for Colorado Businesses

by Rehan Hasan | April 30, 2012 | Article

The birds are singing, the buds are budding, and this time of renewal often sees an increase in business formation and activity. This attorney in Colorado is certainly proud to be a part of this business ecosystem. Check out these success stories for both established and new business in the Rocky Mountain State: Denver-based IT firm Platte River Networks has been ...

Colorado Small Business Upcoming Events: April-May 2012

by Rehan Hasan | April 24, 2012 | Article

There are a lot of events taking shape that are good learning and networking opportunities for both the established Colorado small business, as well as those whose business formation plans are just taking shape. Take advantage of a great networking opportunity at The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce, South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center, and South Metro Denver...

American Jobs Act and Colorado Small Business Formation

by Rehan Hasan | April 12, 2012 | Article, Business Formation, Business Formation Legal News

In 2011, President Obama unveiled the American Jobs Act, most of which has been approved by Congress. Key to the Act are tax cuts to help small businesses as well as incentives for entrepreneurs to start their own business. This is positive news for all of you who have been thinking about following your dreams and start the ball rolling...

Let Them Eat Colorado Cake

by Rehan Hasan | April 3, 2012 | Article, Colorado Business

The Colorado cake community (yes, there is a community for everything!) got behind the Colorado Cottage Food Bill. The bill would allow for the sale of baked goods from home kitchens, allowing the kitchens to sell goods for local sale, without costly regulations, such as finding health department approved kitchen incubator space. This is great news for very small business...

Capital$ in Colorado

by Rehan Hasan | March 27, 2012 | Article, Business Formation

This is a rundown of some innovative Colorado start-ups and entrepreneurial businesses that have successfully raised venture capital in the past few weeks. Fort Collins-based VanDyne SuperTurbo has raised $8 million to grow and hire more employees. VanDyne currently employs 13 people. Inspirato reports that they have raised $20 million for Institutional Venture Partners of California. Inspirato is a Denver luxury destination...

C Corp: A separation of Individual and Company

by Rehan Hasan | March 23, 2012 | Article, Business Formation

Another option for your Colorado business formation strategy is registering as a C Corporation. With this option the corporation is considered a legal person, thus, any actions that the corporation takes, generally speaking, does not create liability for its officers, directors, or shareholders. For instance, any lawsuit that may arise against the business is solely a lawsuit against the business...

Get a Jump on Your 2012 Denver Small Business

by Rehan Hasan | March 21, 2012 | Article, Business Formation, Colorado Business

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock unveiled his one-year strategic economic development plan, called JumpStart 2012. The goal is to "create world-class opportunities" for Denver's businesses, residents and neighborhoods. Under this plan, the Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) will undertake seven strategic initiatives, or “pillars,” including: Business Retention – Retain and strengthen Denver-based companies. Small Business Advocacy – Create an environment...

Colorado Small Business Upcoming Events

by Rehan Hasan | March 9, 2012 | Article

Keeping up with the Colorado small business workshops, educational opportunities and events is a great way to stay informed, network and enhance the strategies of your Colorado LLC, S Corporation or C Corporation. The South Metro Denver Economic Development Group (EDG) has developed a series of programs called the “The Business Empowerment Series” (BES). These will consist of different topics...

State of the State: Entrepreneurship in Colorado

by Rehan Hasan | February 27, 2012 | Article

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper gave his State of the State speech in January. He especially addressed the need for the state to help spur the growth of entrepreneurship and to create and attract new business. Mayor Hickenlooper makes the point that Colorado small business and entrepreneurs thrive in proximity to large corporations and that they depend on each other. It...

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