by Curt Lockhart | Apr 19, 2021 | Business
If you’ve formed an LLC or corporation, you were required to designate a registered agent. Most business owners treat this as a checkbox on the formation paperwork and don’t think about it again. But understanding what a registered agent does, and why it...
by Curt Lockhart | Mar 24, 2021 | Business
Starting an LLC is a relatively straightforward process, but keeping it in good standing takes ongoing attention. Every state has its own set of annual (or sometimes biennial) requirements, and missing them can result in penalties, late fees, or even losing your...
by Curt Lockhart | Feb 25, 2021 | Business
# Where Should You Form Your Business? One of the first decisions you’ll make when starting a business is where to form it. If you’ve done any research, you’ve probably seen advice to incorporate in Delaware, Wyoming, or Nevada. Those states get a...
by Curt Lockhart | Jan 20, 2021 | Business
Plenty of small business owners wonder whether it makes sense to add their spouse as a co-owner (member) of their LLC. Maybe you’re starting a business together, recently got married after forming a company, or just want to plan ahead for taxes and estate...
by Curt Lockhart | Dec 18, 2020 | Business, Contract
Starting a business is exciting, and it’s easy to focus all your energy on the product, the customers, and the revenue. But one of the most important things you can do early on is get the right contracts in place. Contracts define the rules of every business...
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