Your trusted source for Iowa business and franchise law insights.
Your trusted source for Iowa business and franchise law insights.
Thinking of Starting a Business? Consider Bizstarts
Are you starting a business? Do you need financing? Have you developed a marketing plan? Do you know how to do a balance sheet or profit / loss statement?
If you need a little guidance in getting started with your business you should consider calling Monica Dolezal of…
Do you want to build the next Subway? Curves? or Jackson-Hewitt?
Ask yourself these questions in deciding whether you should franchise your business.
1)Are you making a good living in your business?
2)Have you operated multiple locations?
3)Do you have a proven system of operation?
4)Are the profit margins large enough for the franchisee to…
Why Incorporate?
Here are three excellent reasons to incorporate:
1) Protect Your Assets
When you incorporate or form a limited liability company (LLC), you protect your assets including your money and home. As long as you follow the corporate formalities your company is legally separate from you as an individual so that any debts…
Basic Information Regarding Limited Liability Companies In Iowa Guest Blogger: Dennis Puckett of Sullivan & Ward, P.C. a West Des Moines business law firm.
The Limited Liability Company is a hybrid form of doing business that combines characteristics of the corporate structure and the partnership structure. It is a separate entity like a corporation and…
Iowa Registered Agent Services for Businesses:
Sullivan & Ward, P.C. provides Iowa registered agent services for your business. Corporations and limited liability companies are required to appoint a registered agent and office within Iowa to receive service of process. We serve as your business entity’s Iowa designee to accept official documents on your behalf such…
Are you looking to incorporate your Iowa small business? My first word of advice is to speak with an accountant to determine which form of business best suits your tax situation. Your choices likely include the "S" corporation, "C" corporation or you could choose to form a limited liability company.
Some people are inclined to …