A T-Corp perpetuates itself as a means to a living, not as a means to profit. It is motivated by sustained occupational passion, not growing revenue streams.
T-Corps do not show promise of growth and scale to investors, only a promise of long-term, sustainable existence. T-Corps seek investors with reasonable payback structures, investors that accept the T-Corp business model, and those who are willing to take active roles in increasing company capabilities.
A T-Corp is not a collection of shared idealists, but a group of people who have skills to increase the capability of the business’ success in producing a living. It is only coincidental that members of a T-Corp may share similar ideologies.
There are no employees in a T-Corp, only partners/members. That is, all members of the T-Corp do not work for wages or salaries, but the fruit of their company’s success.
All members share an equal income from the T-Corp, or a value unanimously accepted by members.
A member is added only if they can extend the capability and revenue of the T-Corp to support their own living. They should not be added if it diminishes the living of existing members (unless members unanimously accept taking a reduction in living standard).
Members of the T-Corp are the T-Corp (Part 1). Leaving the business requires immediate replacement as each member is integral to its operation. If most or all original members are replaced, carefully consider why this particular T-Corp exists in the first place.
Members of the T-Corp are the T-Corp (Part 2). The T-Corp is not beholden to the objectives of the business, but serves that which works for all members as a good livelihood.
Revenues are overwhelmingly re-invested into the company, whether through member enrichment, company technology improvements, or any investment that secures a higher standard of living for every member. Profits are invested into local community initiatives.
This statement of principles is not a final draft — in fact, a T-Corp 10 must be scrutinized and likely modified to fit the needs of a particular business. The T-Corp 10 draft is finalized when it becomes useless.