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By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Welcome to the Land of Enchantment, where the sunsets are spectacular and general partnerships are a fast track to financial disaster. Let me be crystal clear from the start: Forming a general partnership in New Mexico is like driving through the desert without water—it might seem fine initially, but … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist I get asked about Pennsylvania sole proprietorships constantly, and my answer is always the same: “They’re the easiest business structure to start and the most dangerous to operate.” After helping 100+ Pennsylvania entrepreneurs over the past decade, I’ve seen too many sole proprietors lose personal assets that could have … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me be blunt about sole proprietorships in Louisiana: they’re financial Russian roulette disguised as simplicity. Sure, you can technically start one by just shaking hands with yourself and declaring “I’m in business,” but that same simplicity that attracts entrepreneurs is exactly what makes them dangerous. Here’s the reality: … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me be blunt about something that could save you from financial disaster: Georgia general partnerships are a lawsuit waiting to happen. After helping 120+ Georgia entrepreneurs navigate business formation over the past decade, I’ve never—not once—recommended a general partnership over an LLC. Here’s why that matters for your … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist I’m going to be brutally honest about something that could save you from financial ruin: Arkansas general partnerships are a terrible choice for 99% of business situations. After helping 80+ Arkansas entrepreneurs navigate business formation over the past decade, I’ve never recommended a general partnership—not once. Here’s why that … Read more

Jake Lawson here. Georgia’s a fantastic place to build a business—booming Atlanta tech scene, growing film industry, business-friendly environment. But when it comes to sole proprietorships, the Peach State can leave you with a bitter aftertaste. In my 15+ years helping entrepreneurs launch businesses, I’ve seen too many Georgia sole proprietors learn expensive lessons about … Read more

Jake Lawson here. In my 15+ years helping entrepreneurs launch businesses, I’ve tested every LLC formation service multiple times. Today we’re settling the ultimate question: Can a focused specialist beat a marketing giant? Northwest Registered Agent vs LegalZoom—the privacy-first underdog versus the household name heavyweight. After using both services extensively and watching hundreds of my … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Thinking about forming your LLC in paradise? Let me give you the unvarnished truth about Hawaii LLC timelines: Hawaii operates on “island time” for everything, including business formation. Here’s the bottom line: Hawaii LLCs take 10-15 business days when filed online, or 3-4 weeks if you’re still mailing documents … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Here’s the truth about general partnerships in Pennsylvania: they’re legal quicksand disguised as simplicity. I’ve spent over 15 years helping entrepreneurs structure their businesses, and I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve recommended a general partnership. Even then, I usually regretted it later. Bottom line: … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me be brutally honest from the start: Starting a general partnership in Maine is like building a house without a foundation—it might work temporarily, but you’re setting yourself up for disaster. After 15 years of helping entrepreneurs structure their businesses, I’ve seen too many partnerships end in financial … Read more