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LLC + Corporation
Thinking of creating an LLC or corporation for your creative business? Already have one? Then this post collection will help you do it on the legal up and up!
Does my business need to be financially self-sufficient before becoming an LLC?
How much money does your business need to be making before it’s time to become an LLC? Can you create an LLC if you aren’t financially stable? Watch this video to learn!
Does my LLC need a real business bank account?
Does your LLC need a “real” business bank account? Or can you just get away with a personal bank account where you only keep the LLC’s money? Watch this video to learn!
I have multiple projects. Can they go in the same LLC?
When is it a good (or bad) idea to have multiple projects, brands, or businesses in the same LLC? The short version is is it’s okay when you are fine with them impacting each other. Watch the video to learn more.
If I’m the only owner of my LLC, how should I sign a contract?
Congrats you are an LLC! Now you have to act like one! In this Ask Kiff video, you’ll learn how your LLC should (and shouldn’t) sign a contract! Watch the video | Listen or download an audio-only version | Read the show notes | Read the transcript Show notes Read what else LLC’s are required […]
How to make your biz feel Kanye West legit by becoming an LLC
When does (and doesn’t) it make sense for your creative business to become an LLC? A free 1-hour workshop and workbook Enter your email to get instant access to a free training where you’ll learn why Mama bears are the secret to knowing when it’s time to become an LLC. You’ll also get access to […]
You don’t have to be making lots of money to need an LLC
When does (and doesn’t) it make sense for your creative business to become an LLC? A free 1-hour workshop and workbook Enter your email to get instant access to a free training where you’ll learn why Mama bears are the secret to knowing when it’s time to become an LLC. You’ll also get access to […]
Creating an LLC? You must complete these 7 steps first
Ready to create an LLC? Grab a checklist to help you jump through all the legal hoops. Enter your email to download a checklist that will walk you through the seven legal hoops required to create an LLC for your creative business. Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect it here. I […]
How to easily comply with your on-going LLC requirements
Not sure how to keep your LLC on the up and up? Learn exactly what it takes to stay legit. Enter your information and get a checklist that walks you through the tasks you’ll need to tackle to keep your LLC legit. Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect it here. Doing […]
Learning the Ropes: Lisa Anderson Shaffer
Lisa Anderson Shaffer is one of my favorite people of all time. She’s wicked smart, talented, and has a wardrobe I constantly drool over. I’ve loved watching Lisa’s business grow by leaps and bounds the past several years. As you might know, in addition to running this blog, I also run a law firm. And […]
The secret to deciding that it’s time to become a LLC
Psst…I have a secret. Last week I encountered several creative business owners dealing with the same struggle. All were fretting, researching, and didn’t know what choice to make. They knew that making this choice was going to come with a price tag and probably a trip to a lawyer’s office. This, of course, didn’t excite […]
How to easily organize your businesses’ legal documents (like a lawyer)
Want help putting together your LLC records? And would you like to understand exactly what’s expected of you now that you are an LLC? Then check out my course designed to help you keep your fence strong and accomplish all the one-time and on-going tasks that an LLC is expected to do. Learn more The […]
Another reason a LLC might be right for you
Most of the time when people call my law firm they are calling because they are in a jam. While I prefer to work with clients to prevent those jams from occurring in the first place, I have come to accept the fact that most of you only want to talk to a lawyer when […]
3 simple ways to protect yourself by limiting your liability
Thinking about becoming an LLC? Click here to download your free copy of a workbook that will help you decide if it’s the right time. Sometimes when the law and business intersect, we have to talk about unhappy, scary, rather not think about things. On deck today – lawsuits. I wouldn’t wish a lawsuit on […]
