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By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Utah entrepreneurs, you’ve chosen one of America’s most business-friendly states to launch your venture. After helping 180+ Utah business owners navigate the startup process—from Park City tech companies to Salt Lake City service businesses—I’m sharing the strategic roadmap that saves time, money, and protects your personal assets from day … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Look, I’m going to cut straight to the chase here. After guiding over 1,200 entrepreneurs through business formation decisions, I’ve seen this scenario play out too many times: folks think a general partnership in Vermont sounds simple and cheap, only to realize they’ve painted themselves into a corner. Here’s … Read more

Jake Lawson here. After helping over 1,200 entrepreneurs navigate LLC formation, I get this question weekly: “Can I skip the registered agent fee and do it myself in New Hampshire?” The short answer? Absolutely. But before you jump in, let me walk you through the full picture—including the gotchas most formation services won’t mention. The … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Starting a business in Texas isn’t rocket science, but there are specific steps you need to follow to do it legally and set yourself up for success. After helping over 400 entrepreneurs launch Texas businesses, I’ve seen every mistake in the book—and I’m going to help you avoid them. … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist New Hampshire entrepreneurs considering a sole proprietorship, let’s have an honest conversation. After helping 200+ New Hampshire business owners structure their businesses properly, I’m sharing the unfiltered truth: sole proprietorships are legal liability traps disguised as simple business structures. Bottom line first: While New Hampshire makes sole proprietorships extremely … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist After testing ZenBusiness with 47 different LLC formations and tracking their service evolution since 2019, I’m ready to give you the unvarnished truth about what you’re actually getting for your money. Bottom line upfront: ZenBusiness offers solid LLC formation services with decent customer support, but their pricing structure is … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist After forming over 300 Texas LLCs and testing every major formation service in the market, I’m going to tell you exactly which companies are worth your money—and which ones are just expensive marketing machines. Here’s the reality: Most “best of” lists are paid advertisements disguised as reviews. I’m different. … Read more

Jake Lawson here. LegalZoom spends millions on advertising to dominate Google searches and TV commercials, but after 15 years testing formation services, I need to be direct: LegalZoom is almost never the best choice for entrepreneurs. Their brand recognition comes at a steep price—literally. I’ve helped over 1,200 business owners choose formation services, and those … Read more

Jake Lawson here. After 15+ years helping entrepreneurs choose the right business formation services, I get this question constantly: “What about Rocket Lawyer?” Here’s the thing—Rocket Lawyer wants to be your everything: legal documents, attorney access, business formation, ongoing compliance. For most entrepreneurs, this jack-of-all-trades approach means you’re overpaying for services you don’t need. Unless … Read more

Jake Lawson here. Virginia’s business-friendly environment attracts entrepreneurs from the DC metro area to Norfolk’s port economy. But after 15 years helping business owners in the Commonwealth, I need to be direct: if you’re considering a sole proprietorship in Virginia, you’re probably making a costly error. I’ve watched too many promising Virginia businesses fail not … Read more