The Rise of the Self-Employed
Have you been thinking about taking your career into your own hands? Find out if the self-employed lifestyle is right for you. Why Are Freelancers and Independent Contractors? In today’s rapidly changing work environment the self-employed are on their way to becoming the norm of …
5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid When Starting a Business
Starting a business means hard work and making tough calls. However, if you find yourself guilty of these five mistakes, then you might need to reconsider the direction you’re going in. 1. Not Performing a Trademark Clearance Search A Trademark Clearance Search is a process …
How to Form an S Corporation in Florida
An S-Corp is a Florida Limited Liability Company or a Florida Corporation that elects to be taxed under Subchapter S regulations of the tax code. In order to elect to be taxed as an C Corporation, you need to first create a corporation or a …
How To Form a Florida Partnership
If you are starting a new business, one of the first decisions you will make is choosing an appropriate business entity for the enterprise. Businesses in Florida can register as a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), partnership, or sole proprietorship. Each entity has different advantages …
5 Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring New Employees
As a business owner, you know there is more to hiring an employee than posting a job description and interviewing candidates. There are a lot of things that go on behind the scenes, and it can be easy to accidentally get into legal trouble. Here …
5 Advantages Of Hiring A Business Lawyer When Starting Your Company
When starting a business, you may encounter many anxious and excited emotions with the hope of running a smooth and successful business. Unfortunately, issues and uncertainties arise, and you need an attorney to protect yourself against liability and legal consequences. Having a good business lawyer …
Questions to Ask a Potential Co-Founder or Partner
Questions to Ask a Potential Partner or Co-Founder Entering into a business partnership is no small matter. There’s more to it than just getting along – the two of you will need to have similar ethics, motivations, and goals. It can be hard to know …
A Quick Market-Driven Guide to Choosing a ‘Profitable’ Start-Up Name
How to Name a Startup: A Quick-Market Driven Guide to Choosing a ‘Profitable’ Name >Picking a ‘profitable’ name for your start-up is no easy task. If you pick the wrong name you can doom your startup from the beginning. One of the things that set …
What is An EIN and Why is it Important?
What is EIN? An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that you obtain from the IRS for tax purposes. It is a number that identifies your business. Business owners need to have an EIN. It is needed for a variety of things such as filing …
Frequently Asked Questions About LLCs
Here are the answers to the most common questions our clients ask us about forming an LLC in Florida. Q. What Statute is the Limited Liability Company governed by in Florida? LLCs in Florida are governed by the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act. Q. …
Introducing Entity Guard
