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December 28, 2021

Four Simple Steps to a Solid Business Plan

I wish there was a secret recipe to making a successful business. On Instagram I frequently see "inspirational" posts saying, "if you ___ your business will succeed this year!" Sa…

Business Legal Issues Tax Issues

November 25, 2021

Should my spouse be listed as a co-owner of my LLC?

This is a surprisingly common question, and the answer is usually no, your spouse should not be a co-owner of the LLC. The exception is if your state does not protect sole owners…

Business Legal Issues

November 25, 2021

Help, my LLC was administratively dissolved, what do I do?

Don't panic, this is fixable! In Iowa and most states, you must regularly check that the information you gave to the state about your business is correct. Usually, you also pay a…

Business Legal Issues

November 25, 2021

Do I need LLC as part of my business name?

Yes, in Iowa and most states, you must have some variation of LLC as part of your legal name. It does not have to be exactly "LLC," but you probably should because people are used…

Business

December 26, 2020

What Should I Name My Business? Trade Names, DBAs, and More

Naming things is difficult—in fact, maybe one of the most difficult decisions you'll make as you launch your business. In some cases, laws will have a slight impact on what your b…

Business

December 24, 2020

Is Iowa a “business-friendly” state?

Recently, an article came out ranking Iowa poorly on a list of states that are business-friendly. The article focused on one, and only one, specific metric—corporate taxation. Man…

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