I'm a photographer. Previous things I've researched has not clearly explained anything to me--Am I considered a business?

If you are selling products or providing services to others for profit (as opposed to being employed by someone), you are a business. It doesn't...

I am letting a friend use a van I bought for a taxi business. I want an agreement to get kick back. What do I need?

The answer depends on what you are hoping to get back from your friend. Are you looking to get a set amount of money each month in exchange for...

What do I need to do to legally start a small auto repair business from my home?

The first step is determining what kind of business entity you need. Assuming you will be the sole owner of the business, you could be a limited...

Web Design - Client backed out after completing website - quantum meruit

Yes, you are probably entitled to some payment. You mention quantum meruit in the title to your question, which allows you to receive payment for...

As the other attorneys on here have explained, going as a sole proprietorship is usually a bad idea because it provides you with no asset...

Can a photographer refuse to transfer deposit to a different session?

You can always ask if you could use the deposit for another service. If she is interested in getting your business, she may be willing to do it,...

In Franklin County, OH, where is it considered acceptable to represent your corporation, without an attorney?

Under Ohio law (so not specific to Franklin County), the only place where a company can be represented by anyone other than an attorney is in small...

I am starting an LLC and will be the only owner but at times will need to hire additional help for various jobs.

There are various factors that go into whether someone is classified an employee or independent contractor (e.g., how they are paid, the nature of...

I am considering buying into and existing business as a one quarter owner. do i have any say so only being 1/4 owner.

It depends. What does the bylaws/operating agreement/partnership agreement say about how decisions are made within the company? Does it give...

50% partner of a company and need to know my rights. (Partnership contract was signed)

Based on what you have said, the same is probably true here in Ohio in that he doesn't have a lot of leverage. Of course, that doesn't keep him...