If you're starting a business in Texas, you might want to consider operating it as a limited liability company (LLC). LLCs offer certain benefits that you won't get when you're a sole proprietor, and are usually much less complex than forming a corporation. When you...
Why should you hire an attorney when you start a business?
Starting a business partnership in Texas might seem fairly easy. Two people have an idea, get together and form a business. That's all it takes, right? In fact, a business partnership is a complex legal agreement that can lead to conflicts if it's not handled by an...
Why you should consider the LLC structure
A limited liability company, or LLC, can be ideal for Texas small business owners who want to protect their assets without forming a corporation. Assuming that you don't elect to change your LLC's tax status, it will be treated like a sole proprietorship or a...
Four steps to starting a business
Entrepreneurs in Dallas may be interested in learning the basics of starting a business. If you follow certain established steps, the process will be easier. Beginning a business involves planning as well as making important financial decisions. Research and plan...
Flexibility of a limited liability company
One type of business structure accepted in all 50 states is a limited liability company, more commonly referred to as an LLC. Rules for forming an LLC in Texas may differ from other states, so owners should check with their specified secretary of state for formation...
Should you incorporate your business?
Incorporating your business adds legitimacy to it while also formally spreading out the responsibilities associated with it to your corporate partners. Yet with it also comes added liabilities, among which are new tax regulations. Many business owners and executives...
Forming a Business Partnership
Forming a business as a partnership is exciting. But even if you run the business with a best friend, close family member or trustworthy colleague, you never know when things can go sour. A partnership dispute can cause your business to falter, especially if you do...
Texas is the No. 1 State for Starting a Business for 2018
Individuals looking to start a small business here in Texas may find a report from earlier this year quite encouraging. The report points to the state being a great place for startups.In fact, the report, from WalletHub, ranked Texas the No. 1 state for starting a...
Do I need to think about exit strategy when starting my business?
There are basic steps that need to be taken when trying to get a business off the ground. We suspect that is something that any would-be entrepreneur in Dallas can appreciate. You need a great idea, of course. You also need solid planning that takes all potential...
Does a DBA registration offer any legal name protection?
Ah, the days of childhood when you could set up a crayon drawn sign on a corner, wheel out a wagon and start selling lemonade to passersby. You still may see some of these pop up businesses around Dallas on a hot summer day, but they are fewer and farther between than...