Corporate Articles

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Thursday, 10th August 2006 @ 4:06 PM

A shareholder agreement is an understanding between shareholders and a corporation, under the law, about various aspects ranging from the shareholder duties to rights, in relation to the company. The shareholder agreement is the basis of company inception and paves the way for its future course. It lays down the guidelines about the duties and the powers of the board of directors and the management. Essentials Of A Shareholder Agreement Experts consider the following points and clauses... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Wednesday, 9th August 2006 @ 11:38 PM

A debenture is an unsecured loan you offer to a company. The company does not give any collateral for the debenture, but pays a higher rate of interest to its creditors. In case of bankruptcy or financial difficulties, the debenture holders are paid later than bondholders. Debentures are different from stocks and bonds, although all three are types of investment. Below are descriptions of the different types of investment options for small investors and entrepreneurs. Debentures And Stoc... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 9:02 PM

Debt obligations issued by public and private corporations are known as corporate bonds. Whenever a corporation is in need of extra money, they raise funds by issuing them. When an investor purchases them, the investor is loaning money to the company. Companies generally issue them in multiples of $1000 or $5000. Companies use the funds raised through the sale for various purposes. These include the purchase of equipment, building a facility, and the expansion of the business. The company... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:17 PM

Many businesses have failed due to lack of cash flow. Having a clear idea of how much cash is available at any given time is crucial for implementing new strategies and for planning any short term or long term funding requirements of the business. When it is carefully predicted, planned and monitored, it is easier for the business to function. Businesses use projections or forecasts to manage problems concerning it. When these forecasts are accurate, you can obtain a clear idea of how muc... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Tuesday, 8th August 2006 @ 7:03 PM

Business plan software for small companies refers to those sets of computer programs that help you plan your business. Good software can open several new vistas for the development of a small company. A large corporation has the convenience of a separate department exclusively for the planning of the corporation. However, small companies cannot afford such huge expenses. The growth of several small companies suffers because they do not have good business plans. Once you understand the importance... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Saturday, 5th August 2006 @ 2:17 PM

Business insurance arbitration involves some sort of understanding between two or more individuals or entities to submit a legal dispute for decision with a qualified arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. After the submission of the legal dispute, the arbitrator hears evidence from the parties concerned and gives a binding and final decision on the basis of the evidence, with a very limited chance of a right to appeal. Recent years have seen a tremedous increase in the the use of arbitrati... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 4th August 2006 @ 6:11 PM

Forecasting cash flows is very important, as many businesses have failed due to lack of cash flow, rather than lack of profit. Cash flow forecasting is absolutely essential when planning short or long-term funding requirements for any business. Use cash flow forecasts to determine the amount of cash that may be necessary in the future for the business and to get through lean periods of low sales. Cash flow forecasts are helpful in identifying the main areas of costs. They help determine the tota... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Thursday, 3rd August 2006 @ 9:13 PM

Business Owner's Policy or BOP refers to an insurance package, which is a combination of both property insurance and liability insurance. The reasonable price tag makes this option more attractive for the small businesses than buying separate policies for property insurance and liability insurance. Business owner's policy is not suitable for the large businesses because they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria for this policy. Insurance companies feel that large companies involve a... more...

Business » Corporate | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Wednesday, 2nd August 2006 @ 12:39 AM

If your main business is being a property renter, you will need to make sure to use a first-rate assignment of lease forms to look after your legal rights. Luckily, it is quite painless to download lease assignment forms off of the internet, but this is not in truth adequate. The lease assignment forms that you come across will in general be satisfactory - they will cover all of the standard typical areas legally - but just before you sign and endorse that agreement, no matter what it is, you o... more...

Business » Corporate | By MITCHELL HAMPSON @ Monday, 31st July 2006 @ 5:42 PM

It is only in modern times that the typical offshore investor has been allowed the handiness of a credit card. Up to that time, folks with offshore depository accounts had to withdrawal cash from their banks or have money wired back to them. But with the introduction of the offshore credit card this has taken care of this predicament. Right now offshore institutions offer Visa or MasterCard credit cards and can usually provide their investors additional flexibility and much needed convenience.more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Saturday, 22nd July 2006 @ 11:00 PM

A stock split is a corporate action where the company divides the existing outstanding shares in order to boost the liquidity of shares. The prices of the shares adjust automatically in the stock market when the company implements the action. The equity capital of the company and its net assets remain the same. For instance, a board of directors for a company decides to do a 3:1 stock split. In this scenario, if the value per share stood at $90, the new value per share would become $30, while th... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Saturday, 22nd July 2006 @ 10:56 PM

Managing a corporation is no easy task. The same is true of managing the various corporate documents that companies use on a day-to-day basis. Companies must record and file these corporate documents, since it is necessary for a corporation to maintain records for at least the last six years. The documents are proof that all the activities of the corporation are carried out according to the directives of the board of directors and the shareholders. A proper and efficient filing system is of para... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 11:25 PM

Every business involves risk. There is a risk the business may collapse or stagnate. Control the extent of personal financial liability by making the business a separate legal entity. Depending on the legal form, the business can be a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a Limited Liability Company (LLC), or a corporation. While sole proprietorships and partnerships are easy to form and maintain, these types of businesses do not protect the owner from personal liability. The ... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 6:35 PM

The limited liability protection offered to corporate shareholders is by far the most important and distinctive advantage of incorporation. To enjoy the benefits of incorporation, the company must observe corporate formalities and properly maintain corporate records and accounts. This helps the corporation retain its corporate status and protects its officers and shareholders from personal liabilities. Protect Your Corporate Status Corporations must maintain current and proper corpora... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 6:25 PM

Companies need to draft and submit Articles of Incorporation to the Georgia Secretary of State, Corporations Division. The moment a company successfully files the Articles of Incorporation, the Georgia Corporations Division deems it formed. It then begins its existence as a corporate entity. Choose A Name For Your Corporation The initial step of forming a corporation is choosing a business name for your Georgia Corporation. Perform a search of corporate names in Georgia. You must be c... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 6:15 PM

The systematic recording of the events, the decisions, and the proceedings of Board Meetings are important. Companies need to keep some things in mind. A corporate resolution should cover all the relevant aims of the company. It should be brief, to the point and informative. Since it can be used or referred to later on, it is necessary to file and record it systematically. Essential Features: 1. Design a corporate resolution form, which gives a comprehensive view of all the aspec... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 4:09 PM

Incorporation offers several benefits to business owners. Many small businesses have chosen to form corporations. Several states have laws favoring incorporations, but incorporating in Nevada is popular because it offers several benefits. In Nevada small businesses flourish as corporations due to the liability protection of owners, tax deductions, and the perpetual life of corporations independent of the shareholder’s life. Below is a list of advantages for incorporating in Nevada. 1. Ne... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 2:32 PM

If a business, which is mixed with personal assets, suffers losses, the owner is bound to lose everything. When personal assets are not involved with business the owner can always rely on these assets if the business suffers a set back. Forming a corporation is a step towards protecting the owner from liabilities. A List Of Benefits For Incorporation Once a company is incorporated, it receives the status of a separate legal entity. It is a lot like a person, which can sue, be sued, an... more...

Business » Corporate | By David Gass @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 2:30 PM

Once a corporation is formed, it must form a board of directors. The number of directors varies from state to state, but a minimum of one director is essential. After the incorporation of the company, it is the board of directors, which organizes the company by laying out the rules. They adopt bylaws drafted by the company’s attorneys. The board of directors makes provisions for shareholders’ conduct, establish committees, delegates titles and duties to officers, decides upon the issuance and ca... more...

Business » Corporate | By Robert Giffin @ Friday, 21st July 2006 @ 1:44 PM

As the deadly Bird Flu virus (H5N1) continues to spread across the globe, it’s propensity to mutate into a new strain capable of creating a pandemic continues to increase. The World Health Organization notes that this threat is ‘serious’ and has urged world governments to develop contingency plans in the event of an outbreak. While the 2003 SARS outbreak was a call to action for many international companies, few organizations are truly prepared to deal with a pandemic that could reach a... more...