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LLP Structuring
*By Ameen Ahsan Strategy Consulting* A new trend that has been observed of-late is that more and more entrepreneurs have started opting for Limited Liability Partnerships. As the year draws to a close, everyone is asking the same question – Should I form a Partnership or a Limited Liability Partnership? Which option will suit me better? Technically, a Limited Liability Partnership has many advantages. In fact, it would not be wrong to say that an LLP combines some of the advantages of a Private Limited Company with some of the advantages of a simple Partnership. A Limited Liability Partnership, popularly known as LLP combines the advantages of both the Company and Partnership into a single form of organization. In an LLP one partner is not responsible or liable for another partner's misconduct or negligence, this is an important difference from that of a unlimited partnership. In an LLP, all partners have a form of limited liability for each individual's protection within the partnership, similar to that of the shareholders of a corporation. However, unlike corporate shareholders, the partners have the right to manage the business directly. An LLP also limits the personal liability of a partner for the errors, omissions, incompetence, or negligence of the LLP's employees or other agents. Advantages of LLP
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Attitude and Personal Skills required from an Entrepreneur
*By Ameen Ahsan Strategic Consulting* What makes someone a successful entrepreneur? It certainly helps to have strong technology skills or expertise in a key area, but these are not defining characteristics of entrepreneurship. Instead, the key qualities are traits such as creativity, the ability to keep going in the face of hardship, and the social skills needed to build great teams. If you want to start a business, it's essential to learn the specific skills that underpin these qualities. It's also important to develop entrepreneurial skills if you're in a job role where you're expected to develop a business, or "take things forward" more generally. Personal Characteristics required for an entrepreneur: First, examine your personal characteristics, values, and beliefs. Do you have the mindset that's typical of successful entrepreneurs?
While there is no one "right" set of characteristics for being a successful entrepreneur, certain general traits and practical skills will help you succeed. By examining your own personal strengths and weaknesses and comparing these with those of the typical entrepreneur, you can get a sense of how well this career will fit with your personality. Remember, becoming an entrepreneur is a career decision like any other. Do your homework, look at your needs and desires, and then decide whether this path is for you. Ameen Ahsan Strategy Consulting "where visions are realised" 7th Floor, Hi Lite Business Park, Calicut http://www.ameenahsan.com +91-7558-900-800 info@ameenahsan.com *Kerala's finest experts for Feasibility Studies, Strategy Reports / Project Reports, Business Models and Vision Realisation* Equity Structuring
*By Ameen Ahsan Strategy Consulting* Equity is a startup’s lifeblood. And, just as with any other element of building a successful business — putting the right team in place, setting and hitting milestones, and effectively managing cash — developing your capital strategy is an important a piece to get right. One thing to remember: your equity is precious: don’t be lavish in giving it away. On the other hand, being too stingy will make it hard to attract talent, advisors, and investors. When a company is created, the founders of the company must determine who owns the company. Often the founders also become the first shareholders of the enterprise. The first, and most important, step in getting a company organized, is to determine who owns how many shares. This is usually expressed as a percentage of the total number of shares and it is this percentage that is very important to each founder. Over time, the ownership of a company will change as new participants, e.g. managers or investors, are dealt in. It is never easy to figure out how should get what share of ownership. It usually boils down to a matter of negotiation among those involved. When the founders have agreed on the ownership percentages (i.e. percentage of common shares issued), they can then determine how many shares in total to issue. This number is usually kept small at the beginning, e.g. 100 or 1000. This number can be "split" (multiplied by 2, 10 or whatever) as required. If the company plans to eventually become a public company, the number of shares and the price paid for these shares becomes more important and proper structuring at the outset (with appropriate counsel) is advised. Be sure to get some good professional advice. But before doing so, you should know what you and your fellow shareholders' goals are and what your vision is for the company - then you can properly "structure" the company to help you achieve these goals. *Ameen Ahsan Strategy Consulting* "where visions are realised" 7th Floor, Hi Lite Business Park, Calicut http://www.ameenahsan.com +91-7558-900-800 info@ameenahsan.com *Kerala's finest experts for Feasibility Studies, Strategy Reports / Project Reports, Business Models and Vision Realisation* The Qualities That Define A Successful Entrepreneur
*By Ameen Ahsan Strategic Consulting* Being a successful entrepreneur means more than starting new ventures every other day. It means the right attitude towards a business and the determination and grit to achieve success. A successful entrepreneur has a strong inner drive that helps him or her to succeed. Let us take a look at some of the qualities that go into making a successful entrepreneur. An entrepreneur should be excited by the prospect of work. They should always have a strong drive to succeed and overcome obstacles. They should not only set big goals for themselves but also see that they are actually committed to achieving them regardless of the countless setbacks that occur. A successful entrepreneur always has a strong sense of self confidence and a healthy opinion of their skills and abilities. Their personality is assertive and strong. They are always focused and do not really dilly dally with the issues at hand. This is what makes them different from the rest. An entrepreneur should always be on the lookout for new innovations and ideas in order to emerge as a winner. They should constantly reinvent themselves and think of better ways to run a business and improvise on the products and services offered by them. Another important quality of a successful entrepreneur is openness in adopting change. They should not be headstrong and stubborn when it comes to choosing other options. Change is the only thing that is constant in business no one can make any profits on age old methods. The path to success lies in evolution, whether it is evolution of ideas, services and products or technology. An entrepreneur should have an open mind and eagerness to learn new things. It is imperative to understand that the only way to keep at the top is to keep on changing and evolving with the time. An entrepreneur should be aware of the latest service techniques and technology in order to serve the clients in a better way. If you can dream it, you can do it. -- Walt Disney *Ameen Ahsan Strategy Consulting* "where visions are realised" 7th Floor, Hi Lite Business Park, Calicut http://www.ameenahsan.com +91-7558-900-800 info@ameenahsan.com *Kerala's finest experts for Feasibility Studies, Strategy Reports / Project Reports, Business Models and Vision Realisation* |
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