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By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Virginia entrepreneurs considering a general partnership, let me save you time and potential financial disaster: don’t do it. After helping 300+ Virginia business owners structure their partnerships properly, I’m sharing the unfiltered truth about why general partnerships are legal landmines disguised as simple business structures. Bottom line first: Virginia … Read more

Jake Lawson here. You’re comparing ZenBusiness and Bizee (formerly IncFile) for your LLC formation, which tells me two things: you’re smart enough to shop around, and you’re probably getting overwhelmed by the marketing noise these companies throw at you. After 15 years of testing formation services and helping entrepreneurs cut through the BS, I can … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Entrepreneurs, let’s settle this ZenBusiness vs LegalZoom debate once and for all. After personally using both services for my own businesses and helping 500+ clients choose between them, I’m giving you the unfiltered truth about who wins and why. Bottom line first: ZenBusiness beats LegalZoom on price and user … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Entrepreneurs looking beyond Bizee (formerly IncFile), you’ve come to the right place. After personally testing every major LLC formation service and helping 650+ business owners navigate these choices, I’m giving you the straight truth about better alternatives to Bizee’s “free” formation promise. Bottom line first: Bizee’s “$0” formation is … Read more

Jake Lawson here. So you’ve been researching ZenBusiness for your LLC formation and started having second thoughts. Smart move. While ZenBusiness isn’t terrible, they’re definitely not the best option for most entrepreneurs—despite what their massive advertising budget might suggest. After 15 years of testing formation services and helping thousands of business owners make this decision, … Read more

Jake Lawson here. After 15+ years helping entrepreneurs structure their businesses, I need to give you some tough love about general partnerships: they’re usually a terrible idea. I know that sounds harsh, but I’ve seen too many business friendships destroyed and too many entrepreneurs lose personal assets because they chose the “simple” option. General partnerships … Read more

Jake Lawson here. I’ve tested both Northwest Registered Agent and ZenBusiness extensively—forming LLCs with each, calling their customer service multiple times, and watching how they handle real-world problems over the past three years. The choice between them often comes down to a fundamental question: Do you value substance or style? Northwest focuses on delivering exceptional … Read more

Jake Lawson here. After 15+ years helping entrepreneurs choose the right business structure, I need to be straight with you about sole proprietorships: they’re often the wrong choice. Yes, they’re simple to start—in fact, you’re probably already operating one if you’re making money from business activities. But simple doesn’t mean smart. In Illinois, the risks … Read more

Jake Lawson here. The nation’s capital attracts ambitious entrepreneurs with big ideas—from K Street consultants to Georgetown tech startups. But after 15 years helping business owners navigate DC’s unique landscape, I need to be direct: if you’re considering a general partnership in DC, you’re probably making a mistake. I’ve seen too many promising partnerships dissolve … Read more

By Jake Lawson, LLC Formation Strategist Oklahoma entrepreneurs, let’s cut through the formation service marketing noise in the Sooner State. After personally testing every major LLC formation service for Oklahoma businesses—and helping 190+ Oklahoma business owners choose the right provider—I’m sharing the unfiltered truth about who delivers real value and who wastes your money. Bottom … Read more