Introduction Start-ups and small businesses inevitably go through a rigorous learning curve within their first years of operation. During this period, they have to make several critical decisions. More often than not, this places them in unfamiliar territory, which could inevitably lead to costly mistakes. However, despite this, one area that shouldn’t be taken lightly …

As a small business owner, you wouldn’t want to make mistakes. I mean, you can make mistakes any other time but not in the first step of your business formation. The worst thing you can do when forming your business is choosing the wrong business formation service. Before selecting a specific LLC formation service, you …

A day in an entrepreneurs’ life has a lot to be done. Juggling between making profits and ensuring compliance can be overwhelming. Filing legal documents needs one to exercise patience and caution at the same time. At this point, the do it yourself idea flies out of the window. Unless you’re a seasoned business owner, …

It is human nature to go for the best, be it services or products on offer there is no exception. Even at an individual level, it is normal to associate with people who give you the best. With that in mind, we tend to compare and explore different service options on the table, especially when …

Whether you are opening a new business or running a current one, handling the nitty-gritty details, including trademark application, document review, LLC operating agreement, LLC formation agreement, etc., can be a bit challenging- especially if it’s your first business. Nevertheless, there is a way around these hurdles, in the form of online legal service providers …

Each year, global economies are ranked according to their Ease of Doing Business, usually from 1-190. Ideally, the higher a nation ranks, the easier it is to do business within its territory. It means the regulatory environment is more conducive to start-ups and local firms. Naturally, the US has consistently ranked among the top countries …

An entrepreneur faces many challenges in the quest of starting a business. Most small businesses don’t know what to do when it comes to LLC formation. Online LLC service provides have filled web pages each trying to win a customer or two. You get confused about who has the best deal since as a business …

You might have reached a point in your life where you want to do your own thing- as far as business goes. Well, good on you! Abraham Lincoln famously stated, “the best way to predict your future is to create it.” And oh boy, was he right! Few things in life are as fulfilling as …

Every aspiring entrepreneur would love to begin their journey by laying a solid foundation.  Without the right structure, business owners will have difficulty focusing on the entity’s true goal; to expand and make profits. Modern LLC formation firms are every small business owner’s best friend. They simplify the start-up process by ensuring you have all …

Starting my first business wasn’t a walk in the park. As a small business owner, I was confused about where to begin. Being confused doesn’t mean I didn’t know what I wanted to do, NO!. I feared that my business might need many licenses and permits, some of which I didn’t know how to get …

For over a century now, the American economy has been an unstoppable juggernaut. It’s home to the world’s largest GDP ($21.2 trillion), a fact that’s made the US market enticing to both foreign and local investors. This success can be attributed to several factors, but, undoubtedly, the leading factor is the country’s ability to attract …

Starting a business needs an expert in the industry. It requires an understanding of the federal requirements, legal process, and laws at the local, state, and national levels. Thus, hiring a business specialist will go a long way in making sure there is compliance. While business formation is crucial when starting a new business, an …

Jon’s note: I invited intellectual property attorney John C. Laurence to write this expansive Trademark guide for bloggers.   Nearly 30 years removed from its first public introduction in 1991, the Internet is more civilized and commoditized than ever. Yet because of its enormous size, it remains a digital wild west. If you’re reading this, you’ve …

When I first wanted to start an online business, I found that there was a mountain to climb as far as learning and technical jargon is concerned. In fact, I felt a bit overwhelmed. Like most people in that situation, I felt stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, I …

I just had a call with my accountant and am scheduled to meet with an advisor at my bank this evening.  Hence, this topic came to mind.  I’ve fielded many questions over the years about incorporating a blogging business.   While I’m not an expert, my content publishing business is incorporated and so I thought I’d …