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A "capital contribution" is a contribution of money (cash) or property (assets) to a business in exchange for an equity ownership interest.  Each business owner (a member or partner) have a "capital account" which is a line item on a balance sheet as an equity account (not a separate bank ...Read More

Having difficult discussions, especially in the work place is never enjoyable.  If not well planned you may walk away wondering “how was it received?” “what will be the broader effect?” "did I achieve a goal?"  If you did not approach the problem with a clear intent you may have made the ...Read More

Tis’ the season to be spending.  In a matter of days, we have Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday.  It is a challenge to budget accordingly and plan efficiently to make the most of this pre-holiday madness.  According to CNBC shoppers spent over $640 million dollars ...Read More

For a city where I have never resided I have a lot of loved ones in Houston, TX, and even if I did not, during such a tragedy, it is human nature to want to help.  My initial instinct was to check in and make sure friends and family were ...Read More

Many business owners operate under a less formal organizational structure as a sole proprietorships or general partnerships.  However, they often do not realize that there may still be filing requirements for operating a business within your city of town.  These are often referred to as “doing business as” certificates. In ...Read More

What is a legal structure ?  A legal structure (sometimes referred to as an entity or business structure) is the legal formation of a business entity allowing you to operate as a business separate and distinct form yourself and providing you with additional protections and benefits.  There are a number of things to ...Read More

During the formation stage many new businesses forget to consider where they should file their new entity.  Different states offer different tax structures, filing fees, levels of privacy and other business advantages.  You are not required to effectuate your primary registration in the state in which you operate.  (Do note ...Read More

Super Lawyers has announced their selection for Rising Stars in Massachusetts. Rising Stars are made up of no more than the top two point five (2.5%) percent of all attorneys in the state who are under 40 or who have been practicing less than 10 years. Potential candidates are ranked ...Read More

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