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Is My Idea Patentable? Should I File for a Patent? By
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How do you patent an idea? Here's what you need to know... Read More
Low vs. High Margin Businesses: Which Is Right for You? By
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People go into low margin businesses because they love the type of work, or because they unexpectedly fell into it or because they followed in the footsteps of someone they admired, usually without consideration of the financial consequences... Read More
How Much Does a Delaware Series LLC Cost? By
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The Delaware series LLC is still generating a lot of interest from business owners who have multiple properties or run a variety of different businesses. The series LLC allows entrepreneurs to save money by forming one LLC that is composed of any number of individual series of membership interests as opposed to several LLCs... Read More
Doing Business in Arkansas with a Delaware LLC By
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If you're planning on doing business in Arkansas with a Delaware LLC, certain steps will need to be taken. The process of registering your Delaware LLC as a foreign entity in Arkansas is called Foreign Qualification. This is how you obtain permission from Arkansas to operate there with a Delaware LLC... Read More
How to Write an Operations Manual (And Stay Sane) By Want to know how to write an operations manual for your business without losing your mind? Here's the easiest way to go about it... Read More
High Corporation Franchise Tax Bill? Don't Panic. By
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The state of Delaware has two methods to calculate the Franchise Tax fees due. The first method, which is called the authorized shares method, assesses X dollars per X number of authorized shares. This method works on a graduated scale, so the amount will vary based on your specific entity details... Read More
Secure Your Domain Name First, Then Form Your Company By If a website is in the cards for your new business, it's probably not a bad idea to secure your domain name prior to setting up the company... Read More
How to Convert a C Corporation to an LLC By To convert your C-corp to an LLC, file a conversion with your state & then notify the IRS. You can also convert an LLC to S-corp tax status... Read More
How to Take Credit Card Payments On Your Phone By Square allows you to take credit card payments on your phone or tablet! Here's how it works, and why it might be right for your business... Read More
Doing Business in Arizona with a Delaware LLC By
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The process in which a Delaware LLC will get permission to operate in a foreign state is called Foreign Qualification. To foreign qualify your Delaware LLC in Arizona, you will need to follow Arizona's application process, pay their state fee, and obtain a Certificate of Good Standing from Delaware... Read More