By Sutter Law California Business Attorneys
Table of Contents
- It’s Business Time
- Start your business Step One
- Start your business Step Two
- Start your business Step Three
- Start your business Step Four
- Start your business Step Five
It’s Business Time
The only way we are going to bring back a robust economy is to innovate our way into prosperity.
The California Secretary of State has been swamped with applications for Limited Liability Companies, and Corporations.
Many people are securing their future by bringing innovation to life. Let us help you with all aspects of starting your business venture! There are infinite business ideas. However, a successful idea is one that reaches the marketplace.
An experienced business law firm can help you refine your business plan, file the appropriate papers, and get your idea to the marketplace.
Start your business Step One
Find a name. A business builds its reputation under a chosen trade name and/or trademarks. These names are business assets that add value to the business and can be sold or assigned to others along with the business.
Depending on the scope of your business, choosing a business name may vary. Before adopting a business name or trademark, you should do the following research to avoid creating a potential infringement.
If you are only serving your immediate community most people find it appropriate to do a fictitious business filing with their county.
However, if you want to do business throughout the state it is important to check the state business name search.
See the link for the California Secretary of State’s business search http://kepler.sos.ca.gov/. If your focus is going nationally, it gets a bit more complex.
In addition to doing a state search, one will need to do a federal trademark search. It is important to do a search early on before you invest too much into your name. http://tess2.uspto.gov/.
A trade name or trademark are valuable business asset that a business should seek to protect in order to protect the investment being made. This will help establish a profitable business.
Start your business Step Two
Write Your Articles of Organization. The California Secretary of State will form a standard article which may include provisions that do not suit your business.
Our business law attorneys can prepare attachment documents that will give you the desired control over your organization.
Start your business Step Three
File the articles and wait. When you have filed, the California Secretary of State will review your documents and either approve or deny your application. If they deny your application they will give a list of reasons.
With the proper guidance from our attorneys, answering these questions and fixing any errors will be fast and easy.
Start your business Step Four
File your Operating Agreement. California requires an operation agreement.
These agreements are the rules by which you govern your Company. This is quite possibly the most important part of your business.
Sutter Law prepares our clients by giving the client a detailed checklist.
This advanced planning saves time and money.
Start your business Step Five
Let’s get to business! It is time to start conducting business. It’s time to make a difference and make some money.
It’s time to get our economy back on its feet! If you would like a free consultation with an experienced business attorney please reach out to us!
