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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, 6 months ago.
Its important to keep up-to-date on state and local regulations that govern the purchase and sale of goods within Washington state, including which sales taxes may affect your business. Washingtonno longer uses resale certificates; instead, it requires every business that sells g...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, 6 months ago.
Two close friends decide to start a company. They agree on just about every issue, including how the business should be formed and managed. They are ready to launch, make money, and grow their idea into a sustainable business. Each partner has an equal stake in the company, and t...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, 8 months ago.
The mostpopular entity to form a businesstoday is the LLC. Many business owners form an LLC by filing their Certificate of Formation with theSecretary of State. As far asforming a business, this is the proper first step, but the problem occurs when the second step isnt taken. Tha...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, 9 months ago.
Some of the most valuable aspects of your business are the goodwill youve developed (including your customer relationships), and the intellectual property youve produced. Anoncompete agreementcan be instrumental in protecting these aspects of your business from a range ofproblems...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, 12 months ago.
An employee handbook can be one of the most important tools you can use to communicate with your employees. A carefully drafted employee handbook will detail your expectations for your employees, as well as what your employees can expect from the company. The handbook should des...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, 12 months ago.
There are a number of government entities thatWashington businessesmay need to make filings with prior to commencing business: Registering a business with the state. The application itself is not difficult to fill out and can be foundhere. However, it is ideal for many strategic...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, about 1 year ago.
At some point during the life of your business, theres a good chance youll hire an outside worker, or an independent contractor. When you do, its best to have a well-drafted independent contractor services agreement that details the scope of services, wages, and other important d...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, about 1 year ago.
Perhaps youve heard the term revocable living trust. Its ever-increasing popularity has made it a frequent topic of conversation among tax and estate planners. As daunting and complicated as the term may sound, the process of creating a revocable living trust is actually relative...
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Written by attorney Gavin Johnson, about 1 year ago.
Do I hire an independent contractor or employee? Do I need an independent contractor agreement? Whats a 1099 form and who needs to fill it out? These common questions have frustrated countless business owners over the years. Its the holiday season, an incredibly busy season for s...
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