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This is why our Business Managers matter to the entrepreneurs they support. We surveyed 1,000 small business owners. Nearly a third spend 11 to 20 hours a month on compliance. One in four spends even more than that. Furthermore, one in four owners has received a compliance warning, fine, or citation, with most penalties landing between $2,000 and $10,000. A dedicated Business Manager tracks the filings, flags changes to your status, and helps makes sure your business is in good standing so you can get back to building. 📊 Read the full survey: http://spr.ly/6042B1xGz0

DIY LLC filing mistakes can cost entrepreneurs months of momentum. Don't let that be you. In this episode of Trusted Counsel, Allison DeSantis, Senior Director of Product Counsel at LegalZoom, shares the story of a customer whose LLC application was rejected six times for different mistakes. The process was exhausting for her and frustrating for the Secretary of State's office, which genuinely wanted to help. LegalZoom gets it right the first time, so you can focus on building ⬇️ Disclaimer: LegalZoom is not a law firm, but does provide legal services through its law firm LZ Legal Services. While this is legal information, not legal advice, attorneys at LZLS are here to help.

Your business may be ready to launch, but is it legally ready? Most founders skip at least one of these, and it usually costs them later. Before you launch, make sure you've separated your finances, put your agreements in writing, chosen the right business structure, accounted for privacy obligations, and have a compliance plan in place. These aren't just boxes to check. They're the foundation that keeps your business protected and running. Whether you're already operating without an official legal entity or you have a plan and you're ready to launch, you're not a business until you're registered. Which one surprised you most? 🤔

Your business can be dissolved by someone else, without your knowledge or consent. In this episode of Trusted Counsel, Allison DeSantis, Senior Director of Product Counsel at LegalZoom, shares a real story: a business owner who operated for 30 years, unaware that a disgruntled former employee had filed a dissolution on his behalf. Every contract, every transaction, every business decision during those three decades happened outside the protection of his corporation. LegalZoom can help you stay compliant and catch issues before they become crises ⬇️ Disclaimer: LegalZoom is not a law firm, but does provide legal services through its law firm LZ Legal Services. While this is legal information, not legal advice, attorneys at LZLS are here to help.

This Make-A-Will Month, we're talking to the sandwich generation: the 16 million U.S. adults caring for both a child under 18 and an aging parent. They handle everything for everyone. But one essential piece of that care is often missed. Only 24% of Americans have a will, down from 33% in 2022. If that's you, we have good news: one will can cover both generations. A guardian for your kids and clear wishes for the parents who count on you. You choose. Not the state. LegalZoom makes it simple, and wills and trusts are up to 20% off until 8/31. Get started: http://spr.ly/6043B1d0Qx

In PT school, Dr. Christopher Scott, PT, DPT didn't have an entrepreneurial bone in his body. He wanted to be a clinician and help people. But he also wanted control over his schedule. So he decided to open his own practice, despite anxiety around what the future might hold. Five years later, REO Physical Therapy his one-to-one concierge practice for athletes who demand more, is opening its third location. Chris started his business with LegalZoom and calls us his guide in the process, helping him build confidence that his decisions were the right ones. Watch his story below ⬇️

Today’s “Day in the Life” video is brought to you by Kayli Robbins (Murphy) LegalZoom’s Director of Business Operations. From leading the team’s AI adoption to connecting with teammates in Austin, Kayli’s day shows what it looks like to build, collaborate, and grow at LegalZoom. Interested in joining a team where your work can shape what’s next? Explore opportunities at LegalZoom here: https://lnkd.in/enbUyuQ

We're breaking down the legal line most side hustlers cross without realizing it. The moment your side hustle starts earning money, it may be considered a business in the eyes of the law. Without a separate business entity, customer claims or payment disputes may not stop with the business. Personal assets, like a bank account or car, could be on the line. In this episode of Trusted Counsel, our Senior Director of Product Counsel Allison DeSantis explains how an LLC can help create that separation👇 Disclaimer: LegalZoom is not a law firm, but does provide legal services through its law firm LZ Legal Services. While this is legal information, not legal advice, attorneys at LZLS are here to help.

Nevada is coming for Delaware's business incorporation market share, and the Secretary of State is leading the charge. We sat down with Nevada Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar for the latest episode of Legally Speaking. He breaks down why Nevada's tax structure makes it one of the most affordable states to do business, how the Secretary of State's office serves as the front door for first-time founders, and what gives Nevada its edge over more established incorporation destinations. He also brings the perspective of someone who has built a startup himself. That experience shows. Watch here 👇

Protecting what matters most starts with peace of mind. As part of our social impact initiatives, we're proud to support K9s For Warriors—an incredible nonprofit that provides trained service dogs to veterans nationwide navigating PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and other service-connected challenges. We're donating estate plans to Veterans in the K9s For Warriors program, helping veterans and their families plan for the future and protect their loved ones. We're honored to support this life-changing work and the veterans who have given so much. 💚