Intent to Use Trademark Applications An intent to use trademark application can help to protect your business’s brand before the business has even started. Intellectual property is a very valuable asset for many businesses. Intellectual property is your...
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...
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...
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 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,...
