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8 Reasons to Use a Virtual Address for Your LLC

Are you considering using a virtual address for your LLC? Maybe you would rather just save some money and use your home address? Or perhaps you have an office address already and think that is the best option? I’m going to share with you 8 reasons you should use a virtual mailbox for your LLC.

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30 Tips for How to Name Your LLC

If you are trying to figure out how to name your LLC, you are not alone. There is no such thing as a perfect name. Coming up with a legitimate company name is one of THE most confusing and difficult aspects of starting an online business for many entrepreneurs and would be business owners. I am

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What is the Best State to Form an LLC for Online Business?

One of the most common questions I get from clients looking to set up an LLC is “what is the best state to form an LLC for online business?” Fortunately, this is the one of the easiest decisions you will ever have to make. In almost every situation, when it comes to LLC formation, your

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How and When to Apply for an EIN Online

I’ve been talking to lots of online entrepreneurs on strategy calls recently, and one question that comes up repeatedly is “when do I apply for an EIN number?” In this post I want to take a minute to demystify many of the questions surrounding EIN numbers, such as what they are, who needs them, and when

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A Cancellation Contract: What it is and When to Use it

If you are a service provider and work with client’s in a one-to-one capacity, then it can sometimes be difficult to terminate a business relationship. But this can happen in a variety of situations, such as if you are a wedding photographer and the bride and groom have decided to postpone their nuptials and you will

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8 of the Best Contracts for Creatives [2023]

If you are just getting started with your online business or blog, you need to have a number of rock solid contracts for your small business. In this post I will share with you 8 of the top contracts for creatives that you need for your website, as well as some of the top clauses that you

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Should You Charge E-Commerce Sales Tax on Digital Goods?

One of the main legal issues that online entrepreneurs must face is whether they are legally required to collect e-commerce sales taxes on digital goods. This post will help to clarify that question.  What is E-commerce Sales Tax?  Before we dig into the nuts and bolts of whether you need to be charging sales tax

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