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By Jake Lawson | Updated January 2025 Let me cut to the chase: I’ll show you exactly how to form a General Partnership in Minnesota, but I’m also going to explain why it’s probably the wrong choice for your business in 2025. After helping 1,200+ entrepreneurs launch businesses across all 50 states, I’ve seen maybe … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Massachusetts entrepreneurs are some of the sharpest business minds I work with. They built the innovation economy, they understand technology, and they know how to spot value. So why do I still see smart Massachusetts entrepreneurs choosing General Partnerships over LLCs? The usual reason: “Jake, the LLC filing fee … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Iowa might be famous for its hospitality, but the state’s General Partnership structure isn’t doing entrepreneurs any favors. After 15 years of helping business owners choose the right entity structure, I’ve steered exactly three Iowa clients toward General Partnerships. Three. Out of hundreds of Iowa business formations I’ve guided. … Read more

Jake Lawson here. Maryland’s strategic location between DC and major Northeast markets creates incredible business opportunities. But after 15+ years helping entrepreneurs navigate the Mid-Atlantic region, I’ve seen too many partnerships get crushed by liability they never saw coming. Like Old Bay on a crab feast—Maryland partnerships may seem like a regional tradition, but they … Read more

By Jake Lawson | Updated January 2025 Here’s my honest take: I’ll walk you through exactly how to form a General Partnership in Kentucky, but I’m also going to explain why it’s likely the wrong choice for your business in 2025. After guiding 1,200+ entrepreneurs through business formation across all 50 states, I’ve encountered maybe … Read more

Jake Lawson here. Idaho’s rugged beauty and business-friendly reputation attract entrepreneurs seeking independence and lower costs. But after 15+ years helping businesses navigate the Mountain West, I’ve learned that Idaho partnerships can be as treacherous as its backcountry trails. What looks like a simple path often leads to liability cliffs that can destroy your financial … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist So your Colorado LLC is dead. Don’t panic. Whether you voluntarily shut it down or let it fall into delinquency, Colorado makes LLC resurrection surprisingly straightforward. For $100 and about 15 minutes online, you can bring your business entity back from the dead and pick up where you left … Read more

Jake Lawson here. Arizona’s sunny business climate attracts entrepreneurs from across the country, but I’ve seen too many partnerships crash and burn in the desert heat. After 15+ years helping businesses navigate Arizona’s landscape, here’s the truth about general partnerships—they’re like a mirage, appearing simple from a distance but disappearing when you need them most. … Read more

By Jake Lawson | Updated January 2025 Let me be direct: I’m going to show you exactly how to form a General Partnership in Florida, but I’m also going to explain why it’s probably a terrible idea for your business. After helping 1,200+ entrepreneurs launch businesses across all 50 states, I’ve seen maybe a dozen … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Let me be direct: in 15 years of helping entrepreneurs choose business structures, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve recommended a Connecticut General Partnership. That’s not because they’re illegal or fundamentally broken. It’s because they offer all the complexity of formal business formation with … Read more