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Certification for Veteran Small Business Owners By
Veteran Owned
Learn about the benefits of becoming certified as a veteran small business owner. Sign up online with the Small Business Administration as a VOSB today... Read More
Disadvantages & Hidden Costs of a Sole Proprietorship By
disadvantages to a sole proprietorship
Typically, a sole proprietorship makes you personally liable for all of your business debts and gets taxed at the personal (not corporate) tax rate. That's not all... Read More
Directors Cannot Vote By Proxy at Board Meetings By
Board of Directors
Can directors vote by proxy at board meetings? Learn about the rules of board meeting votes and what happens when a board member cannot be present... Read More
Sample Stock Transfer Ledger By
Stock Ledger
The Stock Transfer Ledger is a very important item to update and maintain internally within your Corporation as it will document shares issued or transferred to your company’s shareholders. Free PDF download included... Read More
Does an LLC Have Stock or Shareholders? By
Does an LLC Have Stock or Shareholders
Can LLCs have shareholders or issue stocks? Learn more about the simple LLC ownership structure, ownership changes & how they differ from corporations... Read More
What Is an LLC Operating Agreement? By
what is an llc operating agreement
The Delaware legislature created the limited liability company (LLC) in such a way as to allow the LLC's members the freedom to contract with one another upon whatever terms they deem are best suited to their company... Read More
The Perils of LLC Flexibility – How are Operating Agreements Interpreted By Read about the importance of a well-drafted LLC operating agreement. Without clarity and context, Delaware courts will need to interpret the agreement... Read More
Foreign Qualification Common Mistakes By
Common Mistakes
Foreign qualifying your business is tricky, but our team of professionals can help you avoid common mistakes in applying for foreign qualifications. Some of the most frequent foreign qualification errors include: delaying the process until the last minute, using the wrong title on the application, omitting information such as the address for one of the officers, directors, members, or managers, or failing to provide the appropriate accompanying documentation, such as a Certificate of Good Standing or a Certified Copy. At a time when nearly every single Secretary of States’ office in the US is experiencing some form of processing delay due to the pandemic, savvy owners are seeking professional support to ensure a timely and smooth filing process... Read More
Stuck With a Tie-Breaker Manager in an LLC By
tie breaker manager
When a vote is split amongst LLC leadership, an LLC deadlock provision offers a solution via a tie-breaker manager. Learn more about the role & their removal... Read More
Understanding the Transition from DUNS Numbers to UEIs By
DUNS to EID
Stay Informed: UEIs to Replace DUNS Numbers! In our latest blog post, we explore the significant shift from DUNS to UEIs and its implications for businesses. Gain insights into compliance and competitiveness in this evolving landscape. Read the full article to stay ahead of the curve!.. Read More
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