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What are the entity types and how do I select one? Before you register your business, it's important to consider the best entity type to register. Choosing the appropriate business entity type is important because it can impact how your business is run. You need to consider the purpose of...

Selecting the individual to lead your business after you step down is a huge decision. It's not merely about finding someone who mirrors your personality or whom you favor personally. Rather, the crux lies in identifying a successor who possesses the right qualifications plus the vision and capabilities to steer...

UPDATE: On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) reporting requirements against U.S. citizens or domestic companies. Rather, it plans to propose rules that narrow the scope of the CTA to foreign...

Imagine this: You've spent decades carefully saving money, building a comfortable nest egg representing years of hard work and discipline. One morning, you're sipping coffee and browsing the news when headlines about a bank failure catch your eye. Your stomach drops as you realize a significant portion of your savings...

Background Congress has the power to promote the progress and science of useful arts, by securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries.  Article I, Section 8, United States Constitution (Article I).  The Copyright Act of 1976, as amended by the...

Welcome back to our exploration of the seven legal mistakes that could destroy everything you've worked to build. In Part 1, I covered four fundamental legal oversights: operating without proper contracts, misclassifying workers, ignoring industry regulations, and failing to protect your intellectual property. Today, I’m addressing the final three mistakes...

You've poured your heart, soul, and savings into building your business. You've worked countless hours, made sacrifices, and overcome numerous challenges to get where you are today. But despite all your hard work, a single legal mistake could unravel everything you've built. The good news is that most legal disasters...

Selecting the individual to lead your business after you step down is a huge decision. It's not merely about finding someone who mirrors your personality or whom you favor personally. Rather, the crux lies in identifying a successor who possesses the right qualifications plus the vision and capabilities to steer...

THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Have you ever wondered where the saying "The Dog Days of Summer" came from? According to National Geographic, the "dog days" refer to the dog star, Sirius, and its position in the heavens.In Greek and Roman times, the “dog days” occurred around the day when...

Happy Earth Day! What a beautiful start to spring we have had here in the Pacific Northwest! I can't think of another place I'd rather be this time of year. However, with COVID-19 still very present in our communities, it's a constant reminder of how closely the pandemic is tied to...