LegalShield Blog - Small Business

What Does a Copyright Protect? Key Insights for Small Businesses Working with Freelancers

Small Business - October 2024

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How to Add a DBA to an LLC in 3 Steps

Small Business - May 2024

Forming an LLC

A Guide to LLC Filing Fees by State: Know the Costs of Starting Your Business

Small Business - April 2024

Business owner

The Benefits of Pairing a DBA with an LLC & How it Impacts Your Business

Small Business - March 2024

Tax help

Maximizing Your Savings: How to File S Corp Taxes and Self-Employment Tax Reduction

Small Business, Taxes - March 2024

Court order

Navigating Small Claims Court: Things to Consider for Small Businesses

Small Business, Small Business Debt Collection - February 2024

Small business owner doing taxes

Small Business Tax Planning Tips for the 2024 Tax Season

Small Business, Taxes - February 2024

Small business owner

Celebrate Small Business Week 2023

Small Business - April 2023

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What is Digital Real Estate & How Does it Work?

Real Estate, Small Business - April 2023

The overemployment phenomenon

Is Overemployment Here to Stay & Is Overemployment Legal?

Employee Rights, Small Business - October 2022

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Do I Need An Operating Agreement for My LLC?

Small Business - July 2022

Small business owner

5 Steps to Write an Operating Agreement

Small Business - May 2022

Small business owner

Top 10 Tips for Small Business Week 2022

Small Business - April 2022

Woman researching business structure options

DBA vs LLC—What’s the Difference?

Small Business - April 2022

Reviewing business agreements

Partnership Agreement vs. Operating Agreement: Key Differences

Small Business - April 2022

Family business owners

How to Buy an LLC

Small Business - April 2022

Flower shop owners

Do I Need an EIN for My LLC?

Small Business - March 2022

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Can an LLC Own Another LLC?

Small Business - March 2022

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Owning an LLC?

Small Business - March 2022

Business owner on phone

Small Business Tax Deductions Checklist for 2022

Small Business - March 2022

Business owner and advisor

What Is a LLC Registered Agent & How Can They Help Small Businesses?

Small Business - March 2022

Meat shop owner

Vital Strategies that Promote Legal Protection for Small Business Owners

Small Business - March 2022

small business website

10 Legal Requirements for Your Small Business Website

Small Business - March 2022

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What Does it Mean to Be an LLC?

Small Business - February 2022

Woman fired from her job

Can You Be Fired for Looking for Another Job?

Small Business - February 2022

Business owner on laptop

What Are Corporate Bylaws?

Small Business - February 2022

Workers on strike

Right to Strike: What are Your Employee Rights?

Small Business - January 2022

Woman getting legal advice about starting a business

When Should I Get Legal Help When Starting a Business?

Small Business - November 2021

Workplace confrontations

Facebook: Unethical Behavior in the Workplace

Small Business - October 2021

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Why You Should Trademark Your Business Name to Protect Your Brand

Small Business - October 2021

Malware warning

Small Business Cybersecurity Threats to Look Out For

Small Business - October 2021

Employees experiencing racism

Spotting a Toxic Work Environment: Tesla Lawsuit

Small Business - October 2021

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The Elizabeth Holmes Trial, Workplace Toxicity & Employer Retaliation: What Are Your Employee Rights to Speak Up?

Small Business - September 2021

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Sole Proprietorship vs LLC: Learn the Differences

Small Business - September 2021

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How to Change LLC to S-Corporation

Small Business - September 2021

Business owner getting legal advice

LLC vs LLP: Differences Between LLC and LLP

Small Business - September 2021

Office business discussion

What is an LLP & How to Set One Up

Small Business - August 2021

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Why Develop an Employee Handbook

Small Business - March 2021

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Top 7 Common Contract Pitfalls to Avoid

Small Business - March 2021

Building a strong team

Top 5 Reasons to Review Your Employee Handbook

Small Business - March 2021

Business people negotiating a contract

Planning Business Contracts For 2021

Small Business - March 2021

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Next Level Contracts to Grow Your Business

Small Business - March 2021

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Making Sense of Contract Terms

Small Business - March 2021

Women shaking hands

Check Your Contracts For These Items

Small Business - March 2021

Man signing a contract

Anatomy of a Small Business Contract Strategy

Small Business - March 2021

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5 Tips Every Home-Based Entrepreneur Needs to Know

Small Business - January 2021

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Sidestep Common Small Business Mistakes from the Start

Small Business - November 2020

Year-End Financial Checklist

Your Small Business Year End Checklist

Small Business - November 2020

Open for business

Top 10 Legal Issues for Startups

Small Business - November 2020

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5 Tips for Business Success

Small Business - October 2020

Co-workers discussing project

Independent Contractor vs Employee: Worker Classification

Small Business - October 2020

Flower store owners

Behaving like a Legal Entity for Business Protection

Small Business - October 2020

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Things to Remember When Creating a Corporation: Following Government Requirements

Small Business - September 2020

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Incorporating a Business: When’s the Right Time?

Small Business - September 2020

Businesswoman in office

How to Select a State to Incorporate Your Small Business In

Small Business - March 2020

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Set Up an LLC in 7 Easy Steps

Small Business - March 2020

Business owner on phone

How Small Business Owners Save on Taxes

Small Business - December 2019

Meat shop owner

How to Choose the Correct State for my Business

Small Business - October 2019

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Documentation Required for an LLC

Small Business - October 2019

Small business owners

Corporation vs. LLC—Corporate Formalities

Small Business - May 2019

Business owner

Corporation vs. LLC

Small Business - May 2019

Paying bills

Small Business Guide to Holiday Bonuses

Small Business - November 2018

Business meeting

Disaster Recovery Planning for Small Business

Small Business - September 2018

Business owner using laptop

Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners

Small Business - May 2018

Women shaking hands

What You Need to Know About Overtime

Small Business - September 2017

Young man getting legal advice

A Brief Tax Primer for Freelancers: Part 1

Small Business - September 2017

Four Steps to a Five-Star Reputation

Small Business - September 2017

Woman talking to male employee

Employee Management – Managing a Small Business Successfully

Small Business - September 2017

Woman signing contract

Don’t Get Stuck in a Bad Contract

Small Business - September 2017

Worried man

The 5 Unexpected Legal Issues in Business that You Need to Avoid

Small Business - September 2017

Signing a lease

Read These Tips Before Signing a Commercial Lease

Small Business - September 2017

Business discussion

Is Your Intellectual Property Safe?

Small Business - September 2017

Business owner using laptop

9 Cyber Security Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make

Small Business - September 2017

Do What You Love sign

Are You Ready to Start a Small Business?

Small Business - September 2017

IRS tax forms

A Brief Tax Primer for Freelancers: Part 2

Small Business - September 2017

Men reviewing analytic data

Employee or Independent Contractor?

Small Business - September 2017

Business meeting

Why You Need a Independent Contractor Agreement

Small Business - September 2017

Men shaking hands

9 Reasons You Need an Independent Contractor Agreement

Small Business - September 2017

Man launching a new business

6 Legal Tips to Launch Your Business Now

Small Business - September 2017

Risk management discussion

Risk Management: Do Not Leave Your Business’s Survival to Chance

Small Business - September 2017

Woman managing business credit card chargebacks

8 Legal Tips to Help Prevent Credit Card Chargeback

Small Business - September 2017

Mother and daughter

Freelance Writing as Career: What to Know

Small Business - September 2017

Meeting dispute

Taking Control: How to Resolve a Business Dispute

Small Business - September 2017

Dress shop business owner

Understanding Small Business Liability Insurance

Small Business - September 2017