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7 AI prompts to Help You Start a Business This Summer
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7 AI prompts to Help You Start a Business This Summer

Updated onMay 2, 2025

Starting a business isn’t that hard. While our firm helps people form LLCs and corporations, many business ideas can…

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The Legal Foundation of Local Business Success: How Smart Legal Strategy Supports Shop Local Movements
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The Legal Foundation of Local Business Success: How Smart Legal Strategy Supports Shop Local Movements

Updated onApril 30, 2025

Local businesses form the backbone of thriving communities, creating jobs and keeping money circulating within the neighborhood economy.  Yet…

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Protecting Your Local Brand: Trademark Strategies for Community-Based Businesses
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Protecting Your Local Brand: Trademark Strategies for Community-Based Businesses

Updated onApril 30, 2025

When you’ve built a local business, your brand represents more than just a name—it’s your community reputation and customer…

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Building Customer Trust Through Transparent Contracts: A Local Business Advantage
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Building Customer Trust Through Transparent Contracts: A Local Business Advantage

Updated onApril 30, 2025

Local businesses have a unique advantage when prioritizing transparency in their customer contracts.  Unlike large corporations that often hide…

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Mastering Essential Licensing Requirements for Small Businesses in Iowa
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Mastering Essential Licensing Requirements for Small Businesses in Iowa

Updated onApril 18, 2025

Iowa has over 275,000 small businesses, which make up more than 99% of the state’s businesses (SBA.gov).  But here’s…

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Navigating Austin, TX Small Business Tax Obligations with Confidence
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Navigating Austin, TX Small Business Tax Obligations with Confidence

Updated onApril 18, 2025

Starting a small business in Austin means entering a unique tax environment with advantages and challenges.  Texas stands out…

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Secure an EIN in 5 Simple Steps: A Streamlined Guide for Business Registration
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Secure an EIN in 5 Simple Steps: A Streamlined Guide for Business Registration

Updated onApril 18, 2025

Starting a business involves important paperwork. Getting an Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a key step.  This nine-digit number…

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Is a Business Attorney Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Entrepreneurs 
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Is a Business Attorney Worth It? A Cost-Benefit Analysis for Entrepreneurs 

Updated onApril 5, 2025

Starting a business involves navigating complex legal waters that can significantly impact your success. As an entrepreneur, you may…

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How to Structure a Husband-Wife LLC as a Disregarded Entity: A Step-by-Step Guide 
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How to Structure a Husband-Wife LLC as a Disregarded Entity: A Step-by-Step Guide 

Updated onApril 5, 2025

Starting a business with your spouse can be both rewarding and practical. When you set up an LLC together,…

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7 Common Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)
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7 Common Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Updated onMarch 31, 2025

Running a small business involves juggling many responsibilities. Legal matters often take a backseat to daily operations, but this…

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Got Multiple Businesses? This is a Way to Shield your Assets!

Updated onApril 5, 2025

Are your assets really protected? Even after getting business insurance and filing for an LLC with the state, business…

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Is Your Iowa Business at Risk? How to File Your Biennial Report Before It’s Too Late

Updated onMarch 2, 2025

Filing your Iowa biennial report is crucial to keeping your business legally compliant. You can do it using our…

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Is Your S-Corp Costing You? The Benefits of Switching to an LLC with the IRS

Updated onMarch 23, 2025

Running an S-Corporation could be costing you in ways you didn’t expect.  In what ways, you ask? Let’s break…

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Why was My Appointment Cancelled?

Updated onJanuary 26, 2025

Surge Business Law helps many businesses. Because of our popularity we are often targeted by scammers. For that reason,…

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Transfer Business to Family Member: A Complete Guide

Updated onApril 5, 2025

Transferring a business to a family member is a meaningful way to preserve your legacy and ensure the future…

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What Happens After a Demand Letter? Exploring Negotiation Packages

Updated onMarch 23, 2025

Receiving or sending a demand letter is often just the first step in resolving a business dispute. Whether it’s…

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My Business Received a Demand Letter—What Should I Do Next?

Updated onApril 5, 2025

Receiving a demand letter can be unsettling, especially if you’re unsure how to respond. But rather than panic, it’s…

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How Much Does a Lawyer Demand Letter Cost?

Updated onMarch 23, 2025

When legal disputes arise, a demand letter can be an effective way to resolve the issue without going to…

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Buying an Existing Business: What You Need to Know

Updated onApril 5, 2025

Buying an existing business can be a great way to jumpstart your entrepreneurial journey, but it’s not without its…

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Should You Use HELOC or SBA Loan?

Updated onDecember 29, 2024

Overwhelmed with how to finance your business especially when the choices are few? It can be hard to choose…

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