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Plain-English Guides for DC Business Owners
Short, practical guides on the questions owners ask most. Each one ends with a note on when it makes sense to call a lawyer.
LLC or Corporation in DC: How to Choose
The main differences in cost, taxes, and control, and which businesses fit each.
Read the guideWhat Belongs in an LLC Operating Agreement
The questions that cause the most fights between co-owners, and how to settle them early.
Read the guideEmployee or Independent Contractor? A DC Business Guide
Why the label on the contract does not decide it, and how to lower your risk.
Read the guide5 Things to Check Before Signing a Commercial Lease
Personal guarantees, renewal rights, repair duties, and other terms that cost owners money.
Read the guideBuying a Small Business: A Due Diligence Checklist
What to review before you commit, and the red flags to look for.
Read the guideWhat to Put in a Customer Contract
The clauses that protect you when a client is late, unhappy, or wants to change the job.
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