Doug has been featured in The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Inc. Magazine, Fox Business, MSN, Aol, VentureBeat, AllBusiness, Business Insider, American Express Open Forum, Westlaw, Small Business Trends, Upstart Business Journal, The National Federation of Independent Business, Portfolio.com, Lifehack, YFS Magazine, Breaking the 9 to 5, Under 30 CEO, In The Capital, KillerStartups, Business 2 Community, GeekWire, Ehotelier, ReadWriteWeb, Biznik, FizzLaw, Ezine, Hearpreneur and JD Supra.
Current Press
Ways To Stay Healthy While Working Insane Startup Hours
AllBusiness, May 16, 2013
Doug is quoted in an article on ways to stay healthy while working long hours, “schedule your life too.”
February 2013
Restricted Stock or Stock Options? 5 Factors to Consider
Business 2 Community, February 22, 2013
Business 2 Community published an article Doug wrote on factors to consider when trying to decide whether to use restricted stock or stock options to incentive workers.
How Leaders Maximize Productivity Every Day
Business Insider, February 1, 2013
Doug was quoted in an article on tips for maximizing productivity.
January 2013 Press
Tips On Getting A Job At A Startup
Business Insider, January 18, 2013
Doug was quoted in an article on tips on getting a job at a startup.
Essential Traits Of Successful Start-Up Leaders
Inc., January 18, 2013
Doug was quoted in an article on the traits of successful startup leaders.
November 2012 Articles and Press
Benefits Of Working For A Startup
Upstart Business Journal, November 29, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on the benefits of working for a startup.
Tips For Finding A Startup Co-Founder
GeekWire, November 20, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on how to find a startup co-founder you can count on.
Best Business Advice For Startup Founders
KillerStartups, November 9, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on KillerStartups on the best business advice for startup founders.
When And How To Take Your Company Global
The Washington Post, November 5, 2012
Doug is quoted in a Washington Post article on legal considerations for when you take your company global.
Do Tax Rates Really Matter for Startups?
The Washington Post, November 5, 2012
Doug is quoted in a Washington Post article on why tax rates matter for startups.
Entrepreneurs to Elected Officials: Here’s how
you improve our access to capital
The Washington Post, November 5, 2012
Doug is quoted in a Washington Post article on how elected officials can improve entrepreneurs access to capital.
October Articles and Press
Tips For Negotiating With Suppliers
Inc., October 12, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on tips for negotiating with suppliers.
August 2012 Articles and Press
Legal Tips For Starting Up
Inc., August 31, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on legal tips for starting a company.
Tips To Maintain Your Work-Life Balance
KillerStartups, August 30, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on tips for maintaining a good work-life balance.
Does Your Startup Need A Technical Co-Founder
ReadWriteWeb, August 27, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on whether you should have a technical co-founder.
Stealth Ways To Save Money When Starting Up
Inc. Magazine, August 24, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on how entrepreneurs can save money when starting a company.
July 2012 Articles and Press
Eight Tricks to Networking With Confidence
Aol Jobs, July 21, 2012
Doug was quoted in an Aol article on networking tips.
Office Alternatives For Your Startup
Upstart Business Journal, July 18, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on office alternatives for startups.
13 Tips to Starting Up In A Brand New Region
Small Business Trends, July 12, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on tips for entrepreneurs who are expanding into new regions.
11 Ways To Market To Local Clients
In The Capital, July 9, 2012
Doug was quoted in an article on how small business owners can expand their client base.
13 Tips To Make Vacations a Reality
Ehotelier, July 4, 2012
Doug is quoted in an article on Ehotelier.com on how entrepreneurs can find more time for travel.
June Articles and Press
The Importance of Developing Strategic Referral Partners When Growing A Law Practice
Westlaw, June 26, 2012
Doug discusses the importance of developing strategic referral partners when growing a law practice.
Young Entrepreneur Council Building Network of Youth Startup Founders
Mashable, June 24, 2012
The non-profit Doug is a legal mentor for, the Young Entrepreneur Council, was featured on Mashable and described as the “Justice League of young entrepreneurs.”
The Young Entrepreneur Council is an invite-only nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurship to overcome youth unemployment and underemployment.
What To Look For When Choosing A Bank
Fox Business, June 6, 2012
Doug is quoted in a Fox Business article on what to look for when 
choosing a bank for your small business.
Legal Advice for Small Business Owners
Tony Wilkins’ Radio Show, June 1, 2012
Doug was interviewed about legal advice for small business owner on the Tony Wilkins radio show. His portion of the show starts at minute 24.
May 2012 Articles & Press
How Startup Founders Can Reduce Risk — and Stay Sane
Business 2 Community, May 19, 2012
Doug was quoted in a Business 2 Community article on how startup founders should consider incorporating to reduce their legal risks.
Want A Job At The Next Facebook? 15 Ways To Get Hired By A Hot Startup
Aol, May 18, 2012
Doug was quoted in an Aol article on tips for getting hired by a hot startup.
Empact Pledge
Empact, May 18, 2012
Doug was honored to have been selected as “one of the most successful entrepreneurs from
around the world” by Opportunity International, the second largest micro-finance bank in the world, and Empact, an organization that facilitates a culture of entrepreneurship in communities around the world through early stage startup support. You can view Doug’s Empact Pledge to dedicate 200 hours in 2012 to addressing the challenges of the current economy through the development and education of new entrepreneurs here.
11 Productivity Tips From Successful Entrepreneurs
VentureBeat, May 14, 2012
Doug is quoted in an article on productivity tips for entrepreneurs.
14 Ways To Keep Your Startups Costs Down
Under 30 CEO, May 9, 2012
Doug is quoted in an article on tips for keeping the expenses for your startup in check.
April 2012 Articles & Press
Hub Ventures Announces New Startups
TechCrunch, April 27, 2012
Doug is a Legal Mentor in The Hub Ventures Program. TechCrunch describes the startups in the Spring cohort.
March 2012 Articles
Ask The Entrepreneurs: 16 Ways to Master Your Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur
Lifehack, March 4, 2012
Doug is quoted on how to have a better work/life balance as an entrepreneur.
Legal Tips for Small Business Owners
Tony Wilkins’ Radio Show, March 1, 2012
Doug was interviewed about legal tips for small business owners on the Tony Wilkins’ radio show.
January Articles
11 Tips for Finding Office Space
American Express, January 9, 2012
Doug is quoted in an American Express article on tips for finding office space.
November Articles
Five Reasons Your Company Should Invest In Strategic Bylaws
Business Insider, November 28, 2011
Doug discusses why your company should invest in a strategic set of bylaws.
October Articles
What’s The Deal?
Portfolio.com, October 31, 2011
Doug is quoted in a Portfolio.com article on tips for negotiating the purchase price of a business.
Legal Tips and Considerations for Entrepreneurs
Hearpreneur.com, October 24, 2011
Doug is featured on a webinar about legal tips and considerations for entrepreneurs.
235 Young Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter
Under 30 CEO, October 10, 2011
Doug was featured in “235 Young Entrepreneurs to Follow on
Twitter.” You can follow Doug on Twitter @dougbend.
August Articles
How Can You Start a Company While Keeping Your Day Job?
Breaking the 9 to 5, August 25, 2011
Doug is interviewed by Breaking the 9 to 5 on tips for starting a new company while 
keeping your day job. Breaking the 9 to 5 is a community of entrepreneurs who have full-time jobs, but are working on starting their own company so they can be their own boss.
I Just Incorporated My Business. How Will It Change?
National Federation of Independent Business, August 18, 2011
Doug is quoted in an article by the NFIB about the benefits and responsibilities of having a corporation.
Doing What You Love
AllBusiness, August 18, 2011
Doug and other members of the Young Entrepreneur Council discuss helpful tips for turning your passion into a business.
July Articles
Six Reasons Your Small Business Should Have Bylaws
YFS Magazine, July 25, 2011
Have you been putting off the establishing day-to-day operating procedures for
your small business? Maybe you are interested in bringing on new business partners or investors? If so, you should consider developing corporate bylaws sooner rather than later.
How Many Shares Should You Authorize For Your
Delaware Corporation?
JD Supra, July 20, 2011
Doug outlines two approaches on how many shares you should authorize when incorporating in Delaware.
Startup Lawyers: Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring One
The Huffington Post, July 5, 2011
Doug provides advice on questions to ask a startup attorney before you hire one.
June 2011
The Top Six Reasons Your Company Needs Bylaws
Ezine, June 19, 2011
Doug writes how attempting to save some money now by not drafting bylaws for your new company can cost you significantly down the road.
Doing Business Overseas
AllBusiness, June 1, 2011
Doug and others on the Young Entrepreneur Council provide advice onpursuing international business opportunities.
May 2011
5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring A Business Attorney
Biznik, May 11, 2011
Doug offers advice to any company looking to hire an attorney to assist with their business’ legalneeds.
10 Tips For Dealing with Clients Who Don’t Pay on Time
MSN, May 10, 2011
Doug and other members of the Young Entrepreneur Council provide advice on how to deal with clients who do not pay on time.
Why Your Website Needs a Privacy Policy, and What Must Be in It
FizzLaw, May 2, 2011
Doug explains what your privacy policy must contain and how to comply with the requirement that the privacy policy must be “conspicuously post[ed].”
April 2011
Top Questions to Ask a Business Attorney Before You Hire Them
FizzLaw, April 8, 2011
Doug covers how to begin the search for a business attorney and determining whether the attorney is qualified to handle the legal needs of your business.
