So you've decided to start your own business. If you've done any research at all, you've probably realized that there's a lot that goes into getting a business going. There are branding decisions to make, marketing to do, insurance to purchase, and more. Before all of that though, you Read More
Why an LLC may Not Provide Personal Liability Protection You’re Hoping For
Today I’m going to discuss if you should have a limited liability company LLC or not from an insurance and liability perspective. I almost exclusively work in the world of commercial business insurance and often have new or soon to be new business owners asking about how to best Read More
Should I Form an LLC Entity For My Small Business?
Creating an LLC for your business isn't always as cut and dried as many may think. I often talk to really small business owners who probably could have saved some money by not forming an LLC and stayed with the tried and true sole proprietorship option that has worked well for many Read More
Party Bus Insurance for Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the party on the bus. Before the party gets started though, the logistics of getting started need to be complete first. One of the many advantages of opening a party bus / luxury bus business in Texas, is you will often save money by not Read More
Piercing The Corporate Veil
Lack of insurance may be a cause for personal liability Lack of sufficient capitalization may be cause for personal liability Co-mingling funds may be cause for personal liability A question I see pop up in many industry forums, especially among smaller businesses (i.e. Read More
Starting a LLC in Wisconsin and Get an EIN Number
Forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Wisconsin and receiving a federal employer identification number isn't tough with the right instructions. Most new business owners can do it themselves without much effort. You'll likely save a lot of money starting a LLC yourself, and Read More
Starting a Business? New LLC Consulting Package $249 with 6 Months QuickBooks and Much More
Do you want to start a new business and not sure what steps to take or feeling overwhelmed with the process? I have over 25 years of business experience that includes several startups, buying existing operations, and selling businesses. During that time I've had failures Read More
How To Start a Party Bus Business
Starting a party bus business encompasses many of the same requirements as any business, namely knowing the industry, understanding marketing, being able to properly price your product, scheduling, and of course the big one, customer service. Again, I want to emphasize the importance Read More
Party Bus Business Insurance – Don’t Grow Too Fast
New and established party bus operators will want to have a keen eye on their insurance agent, the agency, carrier, and the costs associated with properly insuring their bus or fleet of buses. When you operate a party bus business, you're not really buying insurance from an agent, Read More
Can’t Find a Minneapolis Glass Ceiling on Facebook- Is it Missing?
Based on Facebook, the glass ceiling has been removed in Minnesota. Has gender equality arrived in the land of 10,000 lakes? It appears so if you rely on college graduate levels and Facebook demographics. While attempting to target an Audience on Facebook for an Read More
Requirements When Hiring Employees
What are the requirements for hiring my first employee? It's a question I get asked a often. As someone who has had well over 300 employees over the span of almost 30 years, it's safe to say I have had my share of experiences with staffing. If your first person is a Read More
How to Start an LLC In Wisconsin
If you're a new business owner looking for the protection a Limited Liability Company LLC entity may provide, albeit don't want to pay someone else to create one for you, the following instructions will show you step by step how to get started, and lead you all the way to the finish, Read More