Year-End Checklist for Your Small Business
In just five short days we will not only begin a new year, but a new decade, in 2020. If you are a small business owner, there are several tasks you might be looking to catch up as we approach the end of the year. I am providing a year-end checklist for...
Year-End Checklist for Your Small Business Continue reading…Merry Christmas from Liberty Legal Solutions
Today is the Friday before Christmas, and we are five days away from Christmas Day. On behalf of Liberty Legal Solutions, LLC, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, and take a short break from the normal blog post to celebrate the Christmas holiday. When I started Liberty...
Merry Christmas from Liberty Legal Solutions Continue reading…How to Buy a Business
We are in the middle of the holiday season, and many of us are out and about buying the perfect gifts for each of our loved ones. However, if you're an entrepreneur, you might be looking to buy that perfect “gift” for yourself, that is, you might be looking to buy a...
How to Buy a Business Continue reading…I Want to Start a Nonprofit!
The holiday season is upon us, and many of us are in the giving spirit. If you are generous, you might choose to donate or volunteer for a non-profit charity. If you are very generous, you might even want to start a non-profit organization of your own. Earlier this year I shared...
I Want to Start a Nonprofit! Continue reading…Why Might You Need Both a Corporation and an LLC?
Before I get into this week's topic in the Freedom Friday blog, I want to wish all my readers a happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone is enjoying their family and friends this weekend, and that we are all thankful for the many blessings in our lives. Tomorrow is a special day, it...
Why Might You Need Both a Corporation and an LLC? Continue reading…Why Might You Incorporate Instead of Form an LLC?
For most small business owners, forming a limited liability company (LLC) is the entity of choice for their small business. However, there are some circumstances in which you might want to incorporate instead of forming an LLC for your small business. In today's Freedom Friday blog, I want to share with you...
Why Might You Incorporate Instead of Form an LLC? Continue reading…Why Might You Choose S Corp Status for Your Small Business?
A few weeks ago, a prospective client called me and asked about converting his LLC to an S corporation. I am frequently asked what an S corporation is, and whether that is a business entity a small business owner can choose to form. In today's Freedom Friday blog, I am going to...
Why Might You Choose S Corp Status for Your Small Business? Continue reading…Why Might You Transition from a DBA to an LLC?
Occasionally I get an inquiry from someone wanting to start a business and the question is something along the lines of, “Is an LLC required to start a business doing such and such?” Often times the person will want to start a business, but they don't necessarily have the finances in place...
Why Might You Transition from a DBA to an LLC? Continue reading…What is the Difference Between a PLLC and an LLC?
A while back in the Freedom Friday blog, I wrote a blog article called, “Five Steps to Forming an LLC in Oklahoma.” Recently I was asked by a prospective client about forming a PLLC in Oklahoma. What is a PLLC and how is it different than an LLC? The...
What is the Difference Between a PLLC and an LLC? Continue reading…How to Handle Commercial Leases
One of the challenges that small businesses face are lease agreements. Whether it is negotiating a commercial lease agreement for office space, or the small business itself is in the business of leasing residential or commercial properties, handling a lease is a key real estate issue that many small businesses deal with...
How to Handle Commercial Leases Continue reading…Could Your Small Business Use a Tuneup?
In the old days, it was customary to take your car in for a tune-up. A tune-up is an out-dated way of replacing key parts so that the ignition and fuel systems of the vehicle will reach optimal performance and efficiency. Today's remaining “tune-up” services include new spark plugs and replacing the...
Could Your Small Business Use a Tuneup? Continue reading…Can I Represent My Small Business in Court?
As an attorney who represents small business owners, much of my work is keeping my clients out of court. I would rather assist a client with preventative measures, so that my client does not need to sue, or get sued in court. However, many small businesses do end up in court. Suits...
Can I Represent My Small Business in Court? Continue reading…