Doing Business in Texas: Intro (Part 1)

Doing Business in Texas: Intro (Part 1) This is the first installment of a new series by Reidel Law Firm outlining the basics and highlights of Doing Business in Texas. As an international business hub, it is important for businesses and their owners to be aware of the advantages and benefits of doing business in … Read more

Need to Know: Accounting Software

Need to Know: Accounting Software Every business owner will deal with basic accounting and accounting software at some point. Whether you are the type to do it all yourself or one who does the basics and hands it off to your accountant, accounting is essential to any business. Business accounting software keeps track of your … Read more

What is a Series LLC?

What is a Series LLC? The series LLC is the newest form for business entities in Texas, being created by the Texas legislature in 2009. The Texas Business Organizations Code authorizes a series LLC to have an unlimited number of segregated ‘cells’ of membership interests, assets, and operations independent of the parent LLC and other … Read more

How to Franchise Your Business

How to Franchise Your Business So you decided to franchise your business? What exactly do you do next? Before you jump into hiring a franchising consultant and franchising attorney you will need to understand the basics of franchising, the costs involved, and plan appropriately. Check out our previous article Here for an overview of what franchising is. … Read more

What is a Close Corporation?

What is a Close Corporation? You may have heard the term, ‘closed company’ before, this often refers to a close corporation. A close corporation is a business structure for a corporation that is utilized by small companies where the shares are held by a select few individuals who are generally closely associated with the business. … Read more

International Wealth and Asset Protection: Myths and Facts

International Wealth and Asset Protection: Myths and Facts There are many myths and misconceptions about international wealth and asset protection. For various reasons governments and domestic banks have an interest in keeping your wealth and options well within an arm’s length. We have compiled some of the top myths and the reality behind internationalization. Myth … Read more

What is the Difference Between a C Corporation and an S Corporation?

What is the Difference Between a C Corp and an S Corp? Small business owners often have the option to designate their corporation as an S Corporation or a C Corporation. Each option has many similarities but key differences in federal tax treatment that may provide advantages to your business goals. A C Corporation, also … Read more

Texas Small Business Tax Checklist

Texas Small Business Tax Checklist Tax day is coming soon for small business owners, it is often intimidating for the busy owner to sort, account, and file the mountain of paperwork each year. Reidel Law Firm is the law firm for Texas small businesses, we are created from the ground up to support small businesses … Read more

Need to Know: Branding

Need to Know: Branding The next in our Need to Know series is about branding. A strong brand is an invaluable asset to any business. As the global market expands and becomes more competitive, branding will play a critical role in future businesses. The American Marketing Association defines branding as the “name, term, sign, symbol … Read more