By Matthew Dochnal
March 31, 2025
You may have seen the “Circle B” logo, but what does it mean? The logo can only be displayed by a Certified B Corporation. These are companies that have achieved a minimum score on an evaluation of their corporate governance, community, employee, and environmental benefits. Here’s what you need to know about this entity. What […]
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By Matthew Dochnal
October 24, 2022
Do you want to make money while also making a difference in the world? The Delaware Public Benefit Corporation (“PBC”) allows companies to do just that. A Public Benefit Corporation is a for-profit business with a stated “public benefit” purpose set out in its incorporation documents. Delaware PBCs benefit both stakeholders and shareholders, and many […]
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By IncNow
January 5, 2022
We’ve been living through a global pandemic for nearly two years, and some companies are still trying to balance how to benefit the public while attending to corporate obligations. In this COVID-19 crisis, is it within the discretion of the board of directors to change manufacturing lines to produce masks and other personal protection equipment […]
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By IncNow
September 24, 2021
You may have heard of a Public Benefit Corporation, which is a for-profit corporation with a stated public benefit purpose in its Certificate of Incorporation. This allows corporate directors to balance stockholder profit with specific community benefits. Ordinarily, a traditional corporation cannot divert resources for public benefit unless doing so maximizes shareholder value. The Public […]
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By IncNow
August 5, 2021
IncNow is proud to have been given the 2021 ‘Best for the World’™ award in governance from B Lab, a company that certifies businesses that have achieved the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility. The honor recognizes IncNow’s commitment to ethical business practices, accountability, transparency and overall mission. The Best for the World list […]
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By IncNow
July 14, 2021
In today’s corporate climate, sustainability has advanced past the point of simply being a trend. Most successful companies have adopted aspects of sustainability whether it be in their corporate governance structures, operations management procedures, or both. Data supporting the long-term business benefits associated with sustainable business practices has bolstered the growing popularity of sustainability amongst […]
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By IncNow
February 25, 2021
We have all braced the varying impacts that COVID-19 has had on our lives. Collegiate athletes are no exception, persevering through a unique struggle of their own. IncNow has offered internships to two student-athletes during the pandemic. In addition to learning about incorporation, these athletes are now training for a Half-Ironman competition. This training has […]
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By IncNow
July 19, 2019
Sustainability is important to many corporations, and being publicly labeled as a sustainable company can attract a certain type of loyal employee and customers. You may be considering adopting a corporate or LLC public benefit company label to distinguish you from your competition, and develop customer loyalty to your brand. Here’s what you need to […]
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