Be Careful Not to Convert Your Nonprofit Volunteers into EmployeesNovember 18, 2016
Nonprofit organizations often struggle recruiting and retaining volunteers, and they try valiantly to come up with creative ways to recognize and reward those individuals who generously contribute their time and talent to the organization. …
Perkins Law to Exhibit at York County Home-Based Business Resource Fair and ConferenceNovember 16, 2016
Did you know that there are an estimated 38 million home-based small businesses across the U.S.? The small business community is a driving force in our economy, but too often does not get the attention it deserves. Well, if you come to the…
Lessons from the Fonz for Small Business OwnersNovember 05, 2016
An estimated crowd of 1,000 people came out to Glen Allen High School last night for "An Evening with Henry Winkler" to benefit the Henrico Education Foundation. Winkler entertained the audience with inspiring comments and anecdotes from…
Virginia LLC vs S Corp? How About BOTH!October 29, 2016
A commonly asked question by entrepreneurs and prospective small business owners during initial brainstorming sessions is "Should I go with an LLC or an S corp.?"
Well, for many Virginia small businesses, the optimal answer is BOTH. You…
Lessons from Billie Jean King for Small Business OwnersOctober 29, 2016
Tennis legend and equal rights advocate Billie Jean King was in RVA Thursday night as the featured speaker of a program sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences commemorating he 40th anniversary of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals…
Reasons to Have Perkins Law Serve as Registered Agent for Your Virginia LLC or CorporationOctober 28, 2016
If you are a small business owner in Virginia, you have hundreds of decisions to make and risks to manage every day. Who serves as registered agent for your Virginia business entity is certainly one of the smaller, less significant decisions,…
A Few Tips for Maximizing the Value of Your BusinessOctober 20, 2016
RVA small business attorney Eric Perkins was the featured speaker at the October meeting of the Richmond Chapter of the Window Coverings Association of America. The two-hour discussion included the advantages of LLCs as a choice of business…
Ten Discussion Topics for Virginia LLC StartupsOctober 18, 2016
The Virginia limited liability company (“LLC”) has become a popular choice of entity among small business owners and entrepreneurs for the simplicity, flexibility, limited liability protection, pass-through tax treatment, and other benefits…
A Few Tips for Employee Retention and a More Engaged WorkforceOctober 14, 2016
Recruiting and retaining a talented team is just as important for small businesses as it is for professional sports organizations. I’ve had recent conversations with several local entrepreneurs who shared their current challenges and frustrations…
A Few Good Things to Know About Section 501(c)(6) OrganizationsOctober 12, 2016
Need a quick intro to trade associations, business leagues, and other 501(c)(6) organizations? Click here for a few of the basics and contact us to learn more about our flat fee packages for exempt organizations.