by Curt Lockhart | Feb 25, 2021 | Business
The proliferation of online companies — which can be as simple as someone selling merchandise on Amazon or Etsy — has highlighted the practice of forming a business entity in a different state from the home of the owner. For instance, many corporations have been...
by Curt Lockhart | Jan 20, 2021 | Business
Plenty of small business owners wonder whether, for various reasons, it is a good idea to add their spouses as a co-owner (member) of their limited liability company (LLC). If you’re trying to find the answer to this question because you are thinking about starting a...
by Curt Lockhart | Dec 18, 2020 | Business, Contract
Few things are as exciting as getting a startup off of the ground. You have a great idea, and you are ready to run a business exactly how you think it should be run. Many people at this stage can forget to put work into creating contracts, documents that clearly...
by Curt Lockhart | Nov 17, 2020 | Business, LLC
The LLC structure is attractive to entrepreneurs for many reasons, not the least of which is due to its unique hybrid status (more on that below). Many business owners start off their companies as sole proprietorships and convert them to LLCs after some expansion....
by Curt Lockhart | Oct 22, 2020 | Business
When you have a great business idea and you think the market is prime for introducing your idea to the general public, it’s tempting to go full steam ahead and start making money. Before you dive headfirst into the world of commerce, though, you need to consider...