Doug has recently been featured on The Huffington Post, MSN, Aol, VentureBeat, AllBusiness, Business Insider, American Express Open Forum, The National Federation of Independent Business, Portfolio.com, Lifehack, YFS Magazine, Breaking the 9 to 5, Under 30 CEO, Biznik, FizzLaw, Ezine, Hearpreneur, Upcounsel and JD Supra.
Current Articles and Press
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
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
Top 7 Reasons To Incorporate In Delaware
Upcounsel, March 29, 2012
Doug provides reasons why a company may or may not want to incorporate in Delaware.
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
A recording of my discussion of 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.
