Protecting your assets in an LLC
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Bankruptcy, Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups
- January 12, 2015
- 3 Comments
As we have previously discussed on this blog, limited liability companies (LLCs) have many benefits for business owners. We will now examine one of those benefits more in depth—the protection of your personal assets. In a sole proprietorship or...
Read MoreS-Corp vs. LLC
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Corporations, Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups
- May 21, 2014
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When an entrepreneur decides to make their business official, two business entities they may commonly consider are the limited liability company (LLC) and the S Corporation (S-Corp). While these two entities have several similarities and shared benefits, they also...
Read MoreKalia Law PC to present at Founding Moms Meetup
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Events, Founders, Incorporation, IP, Small businesses, Startups, Uncategorized
- March 11, 2014
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I am thrilled to be the guest speaker at the April 8, 2014 meetup in Palo Alto for the organization, Founding Moms. Founding Moms is a group that helps entrepreneurial moms connect, network, and support one another through the...
Read MoreCalifornia LLCs Should Be Aware of New Law for 2014
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Incorporation, Small businesses
- January 14, 2014
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At the start of each year, new employment laws go into effect that may have a significant impact on California businesses. This year, all members of limited liability corporations should take note that, as of January 1, 2014, the...
Read MoreSelecting a Business Entity for your Startup
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Corporations, Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups
- February 12, 2013
- 1 Comment
When starting a business, one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make is which type of business to form. The most common types of entity are sole proprietorships, LLCs, LLPs (Learn about the difference between LLCs and...
Read MoreThinking of Investing in a Family Member’s Business?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups
- June 15, 2012
- 0 Comment
Statistics show that fully 10% of all Americans eventually have their own small business. Because investment capital is generally the biggest issue in starting a business, many new businesses also start up through “family” investments. When asked to “invest,”...
Read MoreLLC Operating Agreements – What to Include?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Small businesses
- May 16, 2012
- 0 Comment
If you have an LLC, you’ll need an operating agreement, which functions a bit like the bylaws of a corporation. The difference is that LLCs are generally much more flexible than corporations, which means there is more wiggle room...
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