Do I Need an Operating Agreement for My LLC?
Don't just have a dream for your company, have a plan. Writing an operating agreement goes a long way toward convincing investors to take your LLC seriously.
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Drake Forester
Biography
Drake Forester is the chief legal strategy officer at Northwest Registered Agent Services. Drake guides the company and its clients through the vast world of bureaucracy we all deal with when running a business. He specializes in researching and understanding the complexities of business entity compliance and tax strategies.
ARTICLES BY Drake Forester
Estate Taxes: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Family and Your Business
Understanding how estate and gift taxes work, plus dismantling common misconceptions, can help entrepreneurs better plan for leaving their companies to the next generation.
How Creating Value for Your Customers Can Give Your Business a Competitive Edge
Companies that create greater value generally are more successful than those that deliver less. But what is creating value all about anyway?
Multiple Companies Under One Roof: Understanding the Basics of DBAs and Holding Companies
Structuring multiple ventures under one roof is a common business strategy, especially for large corporations. Here's how small businesses can gain the same benefits.
Should You Take Your Company Public With a Reverse Merger? Here Are the Pros and Pitfalls
There are many good reasons to go public with a reverse merger instead of a traditional IPO. Understanding the process will help you determine if a reverse merger is right for your business.
The Truth About Shell Companies: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Panama Papers scandal put shell companies and anonymous business entities in the spotlight. If there is so much fraudulent activity conducted by shell companies, why allow them to exist?
Are Small Business Corporations Really Dead?
LLCs get all the flashy headlines these days, but there are still some great reasons to structure your small business as a corporation.
5 Things You Can Outsource to Grow Your Business
Regardless of how you feel about outsourcing, it's here to stay. Here you'll find five key components of a modern business that you can outsource to save money and facilitate growth.
5 Ways to Boost Your Business' Google+ Presence
Of all the social media platforms, Google+ could be the most important to your business. Learn how to grow and engage with your followers.
