Author: Jake Lawson
LLC Membership Certificates: Do You Actually Need One? (The Honest Answer + Free Template)
Jake Lawson here. Let me save you some time and confusion right upfront: LLC membership certificates are NOT required. Not by the IRS, not by your state, not by your…
What Lawyers Really Charge for LLC Formation (And Why You Probably Don’t Need One)
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me start with the brutal truth: most lawyers will charge you $1,000-$3,000 to do what you can accomplish yourself for under $200, or…
How to Start a Sole Proprietorship in Indiana: The Complete Truth (2025)
Jake Lawson here. Let me start with some straight talk: starting a sole proprietorship in Indiana is dead simple—almost too simple. No paperwork, no filing fees, no state approval needed.…
Starting a General Partnership in Tennessee: The Real Story Behind This Business Structure (2025 Guide)
Jake Lawson here. After helping over 1,200 entrepreneurs navigate U.S. business formation, I’ve seen too many folks choose general partnerships thinking they’re taking the “easy route.” Spoiler alert: they’re usually…
Indiana General Partnership: The Business Structure That Sounds Good Until You Need It
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Here’s what I tell every entrepreneur considering a general partnership in Indiana: it’s like buying insurance after the accident happens—by the time you realize…
Colorado General Partnership: High Altitude, Low Protection
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Colorado entrepreneurs love their outdoor adventures, but when it comes to business formation, you shouldn’t climb without safety gear. Yet that’s exactly what you’re…
Tennessee Sole Proprietorship: The Complete Guide (And Why the Numbers Don’t Add Up)
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Tennessee’s lack of state income tax makes it tempting to think sole proprietorship are a great deal here. After helping over 200 Tennessee entrepreneurs…
Colorado Sole Proprietorship: The Complete Guide (And Why You Should Probably Reconsider)
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me start with some tough love: In 15+ years of helping entrepreneurs start businesses, I’ve seen exactly three scenarios where a sole proprietorship…
Vermont Sole Proprietorship: The Complete Guide (And Why You Might Want to Reconsider)
By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me be upfront: I’ve helped over 1,200 entrepreneurs start businesses, and I rarely recommend sole proprietorship’s. But I understand that sometimes budget constraints…
Can You Be Your Own Registered Agent in Oregon? The Complete Truth
Jake Lawson here. Let me start with what the formation companies don’t want you to know: Oregon absolutely allows you to be your own registered agent. I’ve guided hundreds of…