Beyond Filling Out the Forms: The Essential Steps to Starting a Business
Don't just form a company; organize it correctly. Learn about the crucial steps beyond registration.
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Nov 131 min read
Beyond Formation: The Essential Steps to Starting a New Business
Don't just form a company; organize it correctly. Learn why professional legal advice is crucial for a successful business startup.
Nov 61 min read
The Truth About Business Formation States (Forget the Hype)
Discover why forming an LLC in a state where your business isn't based can lead to costly mistakes.
Oct 301 min read
Why Most Business Partnerships Don't Last
47% of my business partnership clients are no longer together. Learn why and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Oct 231 min read
Dealing with Deadlock: A Must-Have for 50/50 Partnerships
Even the strongest partnerships can face deadlock. Avoid costly disputes by preparing for a conflict with a deadlock provision.
Oct 91 min read
The Challenges of 50/50 Partnerships
Equal partnerships require careful planning to avoid common challenges. Learn how to structure your partnership for long-term success.
Sep 201 min read
I Love Working With Startups
The best startup need more than just passion. They need help with setting the legal foundation.
May 91 min read
Seizing Opportunities: The Importance of Timely Deal-Making
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Invest in a well-drafted founders agreement that protects your interests and provides clarity.
Feb 294 min read
Corporate Transparency Act - What it is and What to Do Right Now
Millions of corporations, LLCs and other legal entities are formed in United States each year. These companies play an essential role in...
Feb 292 min read
Maintaining Separation Between Business and Personal
15 years ago, Diana hired a lawyer to create a corporation when she opened her yoga studio. In the years since incorporating, she’s been...
Feb 271 min read
To Be or Not To Be… A Corporation… Or an LLC… Or maybe a partnership?
The type of legal entity to set up is an important decision for new businesses. Most startups get advised to form an LLC because LLCs...
Jan 231 min read
Friends don’t let friends get contract forms online!
When two friends Pam and Carmen first contacted me about their new startup, they had found an operating agreement online. They asked me...
Jan 91 min read
Operating Agreement Forms - Have You Seen the Reviews?
Picture this: Two best friends embarking on a new business venture. Eager to cut costs, they found an online form for their operating...
Jan 41 min read
Common LLC Myths
Debunking Common LLC Myths: 1️⃣ Myth: "Once registered in State A, I can do business anywhere, no problem!" False: Expanding to State B...
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Why not Form your Company in Delaware?
Joe is starting a web-based business and plans to have clients in many states. He’s heard that Delaware is THE BEST place to form a...
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Picking a Name for your LLC
A new client, excited to launch her LLC, called me recently. She had her heart set on a business name. She told me that a Google search...
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Help on the Entrepreneurial Journey
Many people have a dream of starting a business, but the entrepreneurial journey often feels like a maze of paperwork and legalities....
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Get Ready for the Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Rules
Attention LLC, corporation, and limited partnership owners! The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) created a new and very different...
Jul 11, 20231 min read
My journey from Refugee to Business Lawyer
As a refugee to the US, I faced countless challenges in a new country, including living in poverty, overcoming a language barrier and...
Jun 30, 20231 min read
One Solution, Multiple Benefits: Why a Subsidiary may be the Way to Go
Recently, I had an eye-opening conversation with a prospective client—a US citizen residing in Costa Rica. Together with her friend, who...
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