Florida Foreign LLCs and the Foreign Qualification processOwners of foreign limited liability companies (LLC) looking to expand into Florida may be able to do so without having to form a new local entity. Similar to other states, the Florida Revised LLC Act (“Act”)...
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Trademark Protection and Social Media: 3 Important Considerations for Small Business Owners
Trademark Protection and Social Media: 3 Important Considerations for Small Business OwnersSocial media has become one of the main forms of promotion and advertising for small businesses throughout the world. But few owners pause to consider the legal ramifications of...
Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
Estate Planning for Small Business OwnersFor small business owners, estate planning options seem insurmountably complicated. If you find yourself trying to navigate the intricacies of balancing your personal estate planning goals with that of your business, then...
Forming a Florida Limited Liability Company: a Checklist
Forming a Florida Limited Liability Company: a ChecklistGetting any business off the ground involves strategy surrounding what type of business formation you choose to undertake. The chosen business type depends on the unique goals and objectives of the business in...
Non-solicitation Agreements in Florida
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Quick Business Tip: Filing Florida Annual Reports
Quick Business Tip: Filing Florida Annual ReportsHave you filed the Annual Report for your business? In Florida, Annual Reports are due on January 1st of each year and are considered late if filed after May 1st. Failure to file your updated Report and pay the fees by...
Steps to Successfully Changing your Business’ Name
Steps to Successfully Changing your Business’ NameChanging the name of an established business can involve some unexpected pitfalls. Explore some of the steps you should consider when considering a name change. On occasion, a business’ name just doesn’t cut it. Either...
Restrictive Covenants 101: An Intro to Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete Agreements
Restrictive Covenants 101: An Intro to Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation & Non-Compete AgreementsThere are three main agreements or restrictive covenants regularly used by business owners to limit disclosure or competition. A common dilemma encountered by many Florida...
Succession Planning for Small Businesses
Succession Planning for Small BusinessesFew businesses address the steps necessary to undertake effective succession planning for a multi-generational business to flourish. Learn more about this vital aspect of long term business planning. While many of us have our...
How to Form an LLC in Florida
How to Form an LLC in FloridaLimited Liability Companies (LLC) are quickly becoming Florida’s most popular entity type. Learn about 5 steps to creating a legally sound LLC in Florida. For most business owners, envisioning their business models comes naturally....