Starting a new company is an exciting process for a Louisiana business owner. If you are looking to launch your business, this is likely a dream you’ve had for a very long time. While having a good idea for a company is a good place to start, there are many complex...
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Avoiding common estate planning mistakes
If you have made the wise decision of establishing an estate plan, it is important you do it right. Some of the most common mistakes people make in the estate planning process include: Failing to update upon divorce: The dissolution of your marriage will likely render...
Does registering as an LLC protect my company’s name?
In business, it’s not enough to simply provide a quality product or service. The success or failure of many companies can often come down to marketing. Marketing really begins when you choose a name for your business or product. It’s important for businesses to avoid...
A written operating agreement can be essential to your LLC
The benefits of establishing a limited liability company (LLC) are numerous. One of the biggest benefits is the relative ease of establishing this type of business entity. However, the simplicity of the initial setup may cause some people to overlook a written...
Review these 3 sections of your estate plan after life changes
You've already set up an estate plan, but it's been years since you looked it over. You have gone through many changes in your life, losing a parent, getting married and having children.At this point, it's a good time to review your estate plan. Since time has passed,...
Consider a spendthrift trust to protect against overspending
You want to leave behind assets for your children, but something that you're concerned about is that your children don't always have the best habits. One may like to gamble a lot. Another one may tend to donate almost all of her money to others, which leaves them in...
Franchising: It isn’t always an easy way to the top
Interested in investing? One thing that you might like is opening a franchise. A franchise can be an excellent opportunity to make money, but like anything else, you need to make sure it's the right franchise for you.When you are opening a franchise for the first...
Massive Ford recall relates to dangerous, improper shifting
The motor vehicle you drive works through the integration of multiple, complex systems that allow for control of the vehicle and safety of the occupants inside. From the brakes to the transmission, the multiple different systems in your vehicle must all work together...
Are you protected from business interruption and catastrophic loss?
As a business owner, you put a great deal of thought and money toward contingency planning, and your family and employees count on you. Will your contracts and insurance policies protect you in case of a major emergency? From floods and power outages, to violence and...
Buying a business? Consider these 3 tips
You have always wanted to start a business of your own, but you weren't sure where to begin. That is why you were so excited when you found out about a local business that was trying to sell. You know that it's profitable, and you want to take over.Knowing what you...