General 14 Nov 2018 How do you protect your IP? Patents In the US, a single patent covers the whole of the US. A US patent is granted by the federal US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) but... Written by Zoe Chambers Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 How do you choose the right business insurance? What insurance policies should you consider? We break down the insurance world into three categories: Mandatory, Sensible, Additional. 1. Mandatory:... Written by Karan Mehta Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 How do you set up in the US? How do you establish a US corporate entity? When and why incorporate a US entity? If a non-US company is generating revenue and profit in the... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 What is the right banking solution for you? Legal requirements Regardless of which bank you go with, in order to open a business bank account in the US you will be required to provide four... Written by Karan Mehta Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 Who is on your US advisory board? When Yext, a B2B tech company that powers location data in search results, wanted to grow its customer reach in the US, its team was intentional... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 Can you sell like an American? Communication American culture is direct and emotionally expressive. Even if you’ve spoken English your whole life, its style might not come... Written by Karan Mehta Read more
General 14 Nov 2018 Can the industry name your brand? Another way to promote your company is to attend conferences and tradeshows. The scale and caliber of the chosen events can help you meet a lot... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 13 Nov 2018 Guiding Questions First ask the fundamental questions… Should you expand abroad? • What is the potential in the home market? • What are the limitations in... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 9 Nov 2018 What makes the US so attractive? (They killed him in the end, but that’s another story). Applying just a bit of his technique to your preconceptions, hopes and plans... Written by Octopus Ventures Read more
General 6 Nov 2018 What is your budget? Many founders underestimate how long it will take to establish operations in the US. When planning, many companies found it crucial to have someone... Written by Karan Mehta Read more
General 6 Nov 2018 Which visa do you need? For a summary table of visa requirements by visa type, download the Question the Questions report below and check out page 34. A straightforward... Written by Karan Mehta Read more
General 6 Nov 2018 What is your regulatory burden in the US? Is your business operating in a regulated sector? If so, you’ll likely be subject to the rules of a number of regulatory agencies. Applying... Written by Uzma Choudry Read more