If you have started an online business (or are thinking about starting an online business), then chances are that you have also looked into how to create a single member LLC. What is a single member LLC? A “single member LLC”, is simply an LLC where you are the one and only owner (or member) […]
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I was recently asked to put together a legal resource for an online community I am a part of. They asked me to answer some of the frequently asked questions from people that are starting an online business. Here is the edited version of that resource with additional links to articles and helpful resources for
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One of the biggest struggles we face as lawyers, especially in a transactional/consulting-type practice like I have, is making clients understand why they even need a lawyer in the first place. I mean honestly, do you need a lawyer for your online business? We are in this new world of DIY legal, Rocket Lawyer, Legal
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Yesterday I launched the first video in a 4-part legal training course for online entrepreneurs. So far, the response has been amazing and, to be honest, humbling. If you haven’t already signed up for the course (it’s free), just click here to get access to the first video. Here are just a few of the comments
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I have to tell you, I am so fortunate to be a lawyer in today’s world. Things are so much different now than they were even 20 or 30 years ago. I look at older lawyers and their mindset and the way they practice law and I have to chuckle. They do is in a
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Here at Hawthorn Law, we live for helping online entrepreneurs and small business owners. But in order to help you best, we need to know what your biggest problems and challenges are. Can you please take a minute and tell us what your #1 legal challenge is? Perhaps you don’t know what you don’t know –
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I realize that I haven’t blogged in awhile, and for that I am sorry! But I’ve been hard at work on my new book, Business Law Basics, which I’m proud to announce is now LIVE on Amazon! Here’s a few snazzy details of what you will find when you buy this book… Business Law Basics…
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Today’s video was inspired by a question posed in the Screw the 9 to 5 community. The question was: Rather than write out a long and detailed post answering this question, I thought I would take a couple minutes and record a video. Here goes nothin’…
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Forming an LLC in Wyoming – is this really a smart strategy? Lately, I’ve been talking to a lot of people that are completely convinced that forming an LLC in Wyoming (or Nevada) is a great strategy for their e-commerce business. Related: What is the Best State for Form an LLC? I’m baffled by this. But here are
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Now that you have settled on a name, it’s time to take care of the legal steps to start a business. And don’t be scared – this can actually be pretty cool and exciting. This is the time where you will pick a corporate entity, file some paperwork with the state where you do business, and get
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One of the most common questions I get from clients that are thinking about starting a new business is “What is an LLC?” The question really isn’t what is an LLC, but rather, is an LLC right for the client? Believe it or not, an LLC, while beneficial in a lot of situations, is not a
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As 2015 comes to a close, it is time to start thinking about doing some year-end housekeeping for your online business. To help you stay on track, we at Hawthorn Law have compiled a quick Legal Checklist for your Online Business. (FYI, this is different than the legal audit checklist we offer to our email
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