The Sole Proprietorship: Pros and Cons

Transitioning from being an employee to being self-employed is a goal of many American workers, and a growing number of workers have realized their goal in the wake of pandemic-related economic disruptions. Individuals often cite taking control of their career as a top motivating factor for being self-employed. Self-employment frequently starts as a side hustle […]
The Sole Proprietorship: Pros and Cons

Transitioning from being an employee to being self-employed is a goal of many American workers, and a growing number of workers have realized their goal in the wake of pandemic-related economic disruptions. Individuals often cite taking control of their career as a top motivating factor for being self-employed. Self-employment frequently starts as a side hustle […]
What You Should Know About Issuing Stocks

The ability of a company to issue stock is a crucial element of modern capitalism. Selling stock, which represents an ownership share in a company, allows companies to raise money for growth and expansion. Stock options are also used as an employee incentive, especially in the startup phase. C corporations are the only entities that […]
Most Common DIY Contract Mistakes

Small business owners often wear many hats. On any given day, they might dabble in customer service, human resources, accounting, bookkeeping, and legal matters. Resilient, confident, and flexible by nature, entrepreneurs often welcome the challenge to learn new skills by working outside of their core competencies. But for some matters, not working with an experienced […]
What Is a Series LLC, and Can I Use One?

The series limited liability company (LLC) is a type of business structure that allows a group of subunits called series to be owned in a tiered structure. At the top level is the “parent” or “umbrella” LLC. Below this are one or more “series.” Not all states allow series LLCs. In states that permit them, […]
Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm on Copyright Laws

Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm provides ways companies can conduct more due diligence to make sure they are in compliance with copyright laws. https://augustaceo.com/video/2023/03/rachel-ray-enoch-tarver-pc-copyright-laws/
Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm on Copyright Laws

Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm provides ways companies can conduct more due diligence to make sure they are in compliance with copyright laws. https://augustaceo.com/video/2023/03/rachel-ray-enoch-tarver-pc-copyright-laws/
Hiring Gig Workers to Expand Your Business

The nature of work is changing. Gone are the days when employees stayed with one company for decades. Today’s workers tend to change jobs every few years. Many favor working from home over going to an office. And a growing workforce contingent is foregoing an employer-employee relationship in favor of gig work, or freelancing. Independent […]
How to Put Business Interests into a Trust

When forming your business, you may choose to structure it as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. Each type of structure offers different levels of asset protection and affects how much you pay in taxes. But owners can exert further control over their business—both while alive and after they pass away—by […]
How to Put Business Interests into a Trust

When forming your business, you may choose to structure it as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), or corporation. Each type of structure offers different levels of asset protection and affects how much you pay in taxes. But owners can exert further control over their business—both while alive and after they pass away—by […]