Author: Jake Lawson
MyCorporation LLC Review 2025: Why I Can’t Recommend Them (The Inflated Fees Problem)
I’ll be brutally honest: MyCorporation is one of the most disappointing formation companies I’ve reviewed, and it’s not even close. Despite being around since the early 2000s and claiming to…
BizFilings Review 2025: The Good, The Bad, and The Overpriced
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist After 15 years of helping entrepreneurs navigate LLC formation services, I’ve tested dozens of companies—including BizFilings. While they’ve been around since 1996 and formed…
Rocket Lawyer LLC Review 2025: The Complete Truth (Spoiler: There Are Better Options)
Let me cut straight to the chase: Rocket Lawyer isn’t terrible for LLC formation, but they’re trying to be everything to everyone—and that approach rarely works well for focused business…
Converting Sole Proprietorship to LLC: The Step-by-Step Reality Check
Jake Lawson here. After 15+ years helping entrepreneurs navigate business transitions, I’ve guided hundreds through the sole proprietorship to LLC conversion process. Here’s the truth: it’s not technically a “conversion”…
Starting a Sole Proprietorship in Florida: The 2025 Complete Guide
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist & Tax Advisor Thinking about launching a sole proprietorship in Florida? Before you dive into the Sunshine State’s business waters, let me share some…
Mississippi Sole Proprietorship: The $50 Decision That Could Cost You Everything
Jake Lawson here. Mississippi holds a unique spot in my business formation experience—it’s one of the most affordable states to form an LLC ($50 filing fee), yet I still see…
Starting a Sole Proprietorship in Minnesota: The 2025 Complete Guide
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist & Tax Advisor Thinking about launching a sole proprietorship in Minnesota? Before you commit to that path, let me share some hard-earned insights from…
Starting a Sole Proprietorship in South Dakota: Complete 2025 Guide (The Prairie Truth)
South Dakota folks, I’m going to give it to you straight: while the Mount Rushmore State makes sole proprietorships incredibly easy and cheap to start, they’re still a dangerous way…
Nebraska Sole Proprietorship: Simple Start, Complex DBA Rules
Jake Lawson here. Nebraska holds an interesting place in my business formation experience—it’s where I’ve seen some of the most straightforward entrepreneurs choose the most complex path without realizing it.…
Starting a Sole Proprietorship in Oregon: Complete 2025 Guide (Why Portland Entrepreneurs Should Think Twice)
Oregon entrepreneurs, I need to be upfront with you: while the Beaver State makes sole proprietorships incredibly easy to start, they’re also one of the most dangerous ways to run…