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Ask an Expert: Understanding Trademarks

What is a trademark, and what does having one mean for your startup? How do classes work?

This post will give you an introduction to help you get started thinking about one for your company. Wiggin Dana’s — help us with the details.

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Ask an Expert: Who Pays for Lunch?

No two startups are identical – but they are often similar. As an entrepreneur, you’ll find that carving your own path to success can leave you with a lot of questions. As part of our mission to help you succeed, we’re taking your questions, and reaching out to industry experts for the answers. Have a question of your own? Submit it here, and stay tuned for the answer.

This week’s question is on a taboo topic: When startup members get together, who pays for lunch? Does an investor carry more responsibility than a budding entrepreneur? For this question, we asked a handful of experts. Find out what htey had to say here.

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Crossroads Venture Group Presents: Boardroom Series

Crossroads Venture Group is a voluntary professional organization that is committed to connecting leading Venture Investment Professionals with high-growth emerging companies. They’re proud to introduce a series of events that will help local entrepreneurs learn more about the startup experience. Click here to learn more about the series, and how to RSVP for a specific event.

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Ask an Expert: Health Insurance | Ed Makepeace

No two startups are identical – but they are often similar. As an entrepreneur, you’ll find that carving your own path to success can leave you with a lot of questions. As part of our mission to help you succeed, we’re taking your questions, and reaching out to industry experts for the answers. Have a question of your own? Submit it here, and stay tuned for the answer.

This week’s question talks about health insurance. Want to know where startups, small businesses, and self-employed folks can find group health insurance? Find out here.

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Ask an Expert: Forming a Board of Advisors | Frank Milone

No two startups are identical – but they are often similar. As an entrepreneur, you’ll find that carving your own path to success can leave you with a lot of questions. As part of our mission to help you succeed, we’re taking your questions, and reaching out to industry experts for the answers. Have a question of your own? Submit it here, and stay tuned for the answer.

This week’s question addresses forming a Board of Advisors. How do you incentivize them? How do you place a value on equity you offer them? Find out here.

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