DUNS Numbers What are DUNS numbers? And does your business need one? A DUNS number is a unique 9-digit identification number that is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. Businesses are not required to obtain a DUNS number, though it may be beneficial for some. Establish...
How to Fill Out a W9 If you perform any work as an independent contractor, you will undoubtedly be asked to provide customers with a W9. Businesses are required to submit a form 1099-MISC for contractors that have been paid $600 or more during the year. The contractor...
Does My LLC Need an Operating Agreement? When it comes to starting a business, a common question that I hear is, “does my LLC need an Operating Agreement?” As with most things when it comes to the law, the answer to the question is: it depends! The...
How to Establish Business Credit Establishing business credit can be an important factor to many new and growing businesses. Here are a few tips for establishing, building, or improving your business credit. Start with your personal credit. The most important factor...
Warranty Deed v. Special Warranty Deed v. Quitclaim Deed Warranty Deed A warranty deed provides certain assurances and protection for the Grantee (the person/entity receiving the property). Transferring a property with a warranty deed means that the Grantor (the...
Forming an LLC for a Virtual or E-Commerce Business One common question that comes up when forming an LLC for a virtual or e-commerce business has to do with where to register the LLC. Many virtual or e-commerce businesses have no real “location.” Often...
How to Move an LLC to Another State There are a few options if you want to move an LLC to another state. File as a foreign LLC in the new state. Registering to do business in another state as a foreign LLC will allow you to continue running your business in the first...
How to Convert a Sole Proprietorship to an LLC There are a lot of reasons to convert a sole proprietorship to an LLC: limited liability protection and tax benefits, just to name a few. Most states make it fairly easy to convert a sole proprietorship to an LLC. First,...
How to Add a Member to an LLC There may come a time in your business’s life when you decide it would be beneficial to bring add a member to your LLC. Adding a member to your LLC can, among other things, increase the overall productivity and value of your LLC....
How Do I Get a Trademark? Getting a trademark for your business’s name, logo, or slogan is the first step to protecting your business’s brand and identity. If you spent hours upon hours coming up with the perfect business name and paid a graphic designer...
