An LLC operating agreement isn’t required in most states, but it’s an important legal document for a business. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert ...

A Limited Liability Company is the best of both worlds for many small and home-based business owners. Because it is considered its own entity, much of the personal risk of being a sole-proprietorship ...

In Missouri, you can form an anonymous LLC because the state has no mandate requiring member names to appear in the public ...

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Rachel Williams has been an editor for nearly two decades. She has spent the last five years working on small business content to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. She’s well-versed ...

Determine a beneficiary for your business prior to your death to ensure that your business continues to operate, even after you are gone. If there are multiple members in an LLC, make sure each member ...

Rachel Williams has been an editor for nearly two decades. She has spent the last five years working on small business content to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. She’s well-versed ...