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The LLC is a flexible entity structure that provides liability protection for business owners while avoiding many of the restrictions placed upon corporations. Management of the LLC can be done in a number of ways: member-managed or manager-managed. Read on to learn more…
Lenders view loans to small businesses, particularly start-ups, as among the riskiest they make, particularly when there is little or no credit history or business revenue on which to base their decision. Lenders may require you to sign a personal guarantee. Read on to find out some ways you can lessen your personal risk.
City Council today voted to adopt a major update to the Chicago Building Code that will better align the city’s construction requirements with up-to-date model codes and national standards. The new code represents the first comprehensive revisions to the building code in 70 years and will make construction in Chicago more affordable by expanding options to design and build with a wider range of materials and technologies. Read on to find out more and its impact on you.
Fundraising is the lifeblood of any charitable organization. The State of Illinois has one centralized process to make sure that fundraising is conducted ethically and with appropriate oversight. This process is called Charitable Solicitation Registration.
In Illinois, there are two kinds of LLCs: a LLC and a Series LLC. Illinois is one of the only a few states that allows Series LLCs. Read on to learn about the differences and benefits of the Series LLC.
The costs associated with selling real estate in Illinois are relatively fixed, so you can plan ahead by calculating your costs and including them in negotiations with agents and with potential buyers. Read on to learn about the most common costs associated with selling your home.
While there are transfer taxes due pretty much anywhere real estate is bought and sold, the exact amounts are specific to the property’s location. This blog post speaks about the cost of transfer taxes for selling a home in Chicago.
Running a nonprofit can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be a great challenge. With a great support team and by sticking to these top ten essentials, your nonprofit can be stronger and more effective than ever.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, enacted in December 2017, will impact your small business. The reforms represent the most sweeping tax overhaul in 30 years. Read on to find out the most important changes.
Security deposit law in the City of Chicago is relatively straightforward; however there are very specific requirements around how and where that security deposit is held during the lease term, and there are penalties for failure to do so. Read on to learn more about the landlords’ requirements for holding security deposits.
Does your brand have a signature color? If you are like me, you know your fonts, brand color codes, and brand aesthetic like the back of your hand. You may be able to protect your brand’s signature color in the same way as you would your brand name or logo…read on to find our more.
If you have the vision, commitment, and passion to create a church from scratch, the legal part doesn’t have to be too hard. Here are ten basic steps (well, really 9) that you need to follow to create a church.
