Author: Jake Lawson
Starting a Sole Proprietorship in Washington D.C.: Is It Worth the Risk?
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Here’s the uncomfortable truth about sole proprietorships in D.C.: While they’re incredibly easy to start, they expose you to unlimited personal liability that could…
General Partnerships: Why Most Business Partners Should Skip This Structure
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Starting a general partnership is remarkably simple—so simple that you might accidentally create one just by going into business with a friend. But after…
Wyoming General Partnership: Why I Almost Never Recommend This Structure
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Straight talk: While general partnerships in Wyoming are easy to form, they’re often a recipe for disaster. After 15+ years of helping entrepreneurs choose…
Wisconsin General Partnership: Why “Easy” Might Be the Most Expensive Choice You Make [2025 Guide]
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Here’s what nobody wants to tell you upfront: Yes, forming a general partnership in Wisconsin is incredibly easy—you literally just shake hands and start…
How Long Does It Really Take to Form an LLC in New York? (The Empire State Reality)
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Quick answer: Your Articles of Organization get approved instantly online, but you’re not truly “done” for 6-8 weeks. Welcome to New York, where even…
Starting a Sole Proprietorship in Arkansas: Is It Really Worth It?
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Starting a sole proprietorship in Arkansas is dead simple—so simple that you might already be one without realizing it. But after helping over 1,200…
Louisiana General Partnership: The “Easy” Choice That Could Cost You Everything [2025 Guide]
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me cut straight to the chase: Yes, you can form a general partnership in Louisiana, and it’s relatively simple to do. But after…
Can You Be Your Own Registered Agent? The Complete Guide to Making the Right Choice
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Yes, you can absolutely serve as your own registered agent when forming an LLC—in fact, most states encourage it. But after helping over 1,200…
Starting a Business in West Virginia: Your Complete 2025 Roadmap
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Thinking about launching a business in the Mountain State? West Virginia offers entrepreneurs a straightforward path to business formation with reasonable costs and efficient…
Should You Be Your Own Registered Agent in Iowa? The Straight Truth
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Yes, you can definitely serve as your own registered agent in Iowa—as long as you meet the state’s requirements. But whether that’s the smart…