# Legal Stepz



## About

**URL:** https://www.legalstepz.com
**Tagline:** The Easiest Way For Do It Yourself Legal Courses
**By:** Peter Bronstein — After over 32 years practicing law and handling many issues we saw a need to help people do it themselves. Costs are high and increasing. Some can read a book and figure out how to handle a simple task but without law school degree or an know what is necessary an online video course showing you what you need to do step by steps is the best system.

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## Blog

- [Annual Requirements to maintain limited liability](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/97316-annual-requirements-to-maintain-limited) by Peter Bronstein (Apr 20, 2024)
- [Five Ways to Build Trust With Customers](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91459-build-trust-with-customers) by Peter Bronstein (Nov 8, 2023): Trust with customers is critical. Build trust and you will see an increase in the number of returning customers. So here are five ways to build trust with customers.
- [Dropshipping Business Ideas to Succeed](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91455-dropshipping-business-ideas-to-succeed) by Peter Bronstein (Nov 6, 2023): Want to start a dropshipping business? Then here are some dropshipping business ideas to succeed and ensure that you win the most customers for your brand.
- [Is Black Friday Always a Good Deal?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91452-is-black-friday-always-a-good-deal) by Peter Bronstein (Nov 2, 2023): Is Black Friday always a great idea for businesses? Or is there an issue that might mean businesses lose out because of the deals that customers expect? What can you do?
- [What Does LLC Stand For?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91451-what-does-llc-stand-for) by Peter Bronstein (Nov 1, 2023): What does LLC stand for? If you're asking this, then you can read this quick 2-minute article to help you learn more about the business entity and the benefits of system.
- [Five Ways to Increase Small Business Revenue Streams](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91450-increase-small-business-revenue-streams) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 30, 2023): Want to earn more money, but not work as hard? Here are five small business revenue streams that can help improve cash flow without adding more work to the business.
- [Options to Increase Sales Other Than Discounts](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91447-increase-sales) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 26, 2023): Want to increase sales on your website? But you don't want to have to offer discounts? Then here are some ideas for you to consider implementing in your business.
- [How to Manage Business Finances](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91448-manage-business-finances) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 25, 2023): How do you manage business finances with some quick tips and strategies for you? Here are some options to help keep on top of your organization's finances.
- [How to Register a Business as a Non-Resident](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91000-how-to-register-a-business-as-a-non-resident) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 23, 2023): Are you looking to setup a corporation in California, but don't live in the state? Then here are the guidelines on how to register a business as a non-resident. Quick guide.
- [What are the Critical Business Skills you Need?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91001-business-skills) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 19, 2023): What are the critical business skills you need for success? Here is a list of the most important skills and how business skills training can help.
- [When Should You Offer a Discount?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/91004-when-should-you-offer-a-discount) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 18, 2023)
- [Why Cash Matters More than Profit](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90597-why-cash-matters-more-than-profit) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 16, 2023): While many businesses focus on profit, the true success is when the business has a great cash flow and cash reserves. Find out more in this short article to help you.
- [Why Do Businesses Fail?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90596-why-do-businesses-fail) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 12, 2023): The chance of success for businesses is relatively low. However, why do businesses fail? How can you reduce the chances of your business failure? Find out more now.
- [What is a Corporate Service Company?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90595-what-is-a-corporate-service-company) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 11, 2023): What is a corporate service company? What are the benefits of using one? What are the disadvantages of the corporate service company? Here is a quick rundown.
- [How to Price Services or Goods](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90504-how-to-price-services-or-goods) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 9, 2023): If you're a new business owner, then you might want to know how to price services or goods you're going to sell. Here is a quick guide for you to learn the art of pricing.
- [Can Anyone Have an LLC?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90268-can-anyone-have-an-llc) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 5, 2023): Not every business can become an LLC. Which businesses cannot be an LLC, which businesses can form an LLC and are there any advantages to forming an LLC if you can.
- [How can an Incorporation Course Help](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90502-incorporation-course) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 4, 2023): Looking to incorporate your business? Then learn how an incorporation course can support your business and help you save money on professional services that others might offer.
- [Beneficial ownership: What is It and Why is it Important?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90254-beneficial-ownership) by Peter Bronstein (Oct 2, 2023): eneficial ownership is going to become an important part of the business legal system. So what is it, and how is it going to be key to keeping legal in the US.
- [What is The US Corporate Transparency Act](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90245-the-corporate-transparency-act) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 28, 2023): In January 2024 the Corporate Transparency Act will come into force. But what is the act, and how does it affect your business? Read our quick guide now.
- [How to Buy an LLC](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90481-buy-an-llc) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 27, 2023): Thinking of buying an LLC. In this article, we talk about the benefits, drawbacks and how to buy an LLC. Then you can take these and ensure that you get the best deal.
- [The Benefits of Registering an LLC in California](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90240-registering-an-llc-in-california) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 25, 2023): What are the main benefits and disadvantages of registering an LLC in California? Are there other options for your business? And should you be a foreign or a domestic LLC? Find out more now.
- [How to Hire Freelancers](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90239-how-to-hire-freelancers) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 21, 2023): An alternative to employees is to hire freelancers. In this article, we look at how to hire freelancers and the advantages/disadvantages of the process for your small business.
- [What is the California Franchise Tax?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90480-california-franchise-tax) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 20, 2023): LLCs that are registered within California, and some other states, have to pay an annual tax. So what is the California franchise tax and how much is it? What do you pay?
- [15 Questions to Ask When Starting a Business](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90230-questions-to-ask-when-starting-a-business) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 18, 2023): What are the must-know questions to ask when starting a business? These questions will help you start up your business and make it a great success.
- [How to Get EIN for LLC](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90229-get-ein-for-llc) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 14, 2023): What is the process to get EIN for LLC or any other business? Here is the complete solution for you to help you get your business the right details to take on employees.
- [What are the Types of Business Ownership](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90022-types-of-business-ownership) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 11, 2023): What are the types of business ownership in the USA and what are the best forms of business structure to consider utilizing for a new business?
- [Can you File an LLC Online Without a Lawyer?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90021-file-llc-online) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 7, 2023): Can you complete the work necessary to file LLC online? How do you do this? Can you do this without the services of a legal expert? Find out more now.
- [What are the Costs to Form an LLC?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/90020-cost-to-form-an-llc) by Peter Bronstein (Sep 4, 2023): What is the cost to form an LLC in California?  Here is a quick run down with a few options to choose from that allow you to create a new business across the US.
- [Running a Business Guide](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/89940-running-a-business) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 31, 2023): Looking to start a business? Here is the guide on running a business to help you get started on your new venture with ease.
- [How to Make an LLC Logo Design](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/89827-llc-logo) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 28, 2023): Your logo can create an excellent impression on new and existing audiences. Learn how to make an LLC logo design here.
- [How to check if a business name is taken](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/89793-california-business-name-check) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 24, 2023): One of the first steps of registering a business is to create a business name. Complete this California business name check to ensure success.
- [5 Reasons Why a Company Formation is Rejected](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/89790-company-formation-rejected) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 21, 2023): Company Formation Rejected: Why has a company formation been rejected? What can be done to remedy the problem?
- [How to Make Iconic Logos](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/89453-iconic-logos) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 17, 2023): Want to be well known? Then you need to learn how to create the next household logo. Follow these tips.
- [How to Find Employees for Small Business Success](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/89238-how-to-find-employees) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 14, 2023): Learn how to find employees for a small business and take your business to the next level. A good employee can be worth more than anything else.
- [How to Find an LLC Registered Agent](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/89198-llc-registered-agent) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 10, 2023): How to find and hire an LLC registered agent for your brand new business. Here are the steps that are required to make your next search highly successful.
- [What is a Registered Agent?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88996-what-is-a-registered-agent) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 7, 2023): What is a registered agent? Who can be a registered agent? And do I need one for my business? Can someone in your business be a registered agent? Find out now.
- [What is a Foreign Limited Liability Company?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88995-foreign-limited-liability-company) by Peter Bronstein (Aug 3, 2023): Looking to create a new business entity. Learn what is a foreign limited liability company? And does it apply to you? What do you need to do as a foreign LLC?
- [What is a Domestic Limited Liability Company?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88993-domestic-limited-liability-company) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 31, 2023): Looking to create a new business entity in California? Learn what a domestic limited company is. And is it right business structure for you and your business?
- [How to Form a California LLC](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88991-form-a-california-llc) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 27, 2023): Learn how to form a California LLC for your business. Learn all the steps that are required and find out new ways to ensure you can register your business.
- [Are Formation Companies Worth the Money?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88990-are-formation-companies-worth-the-money) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 24, 2023): Are formation companies worth the money? Or is there a better way to register your business. Find out in this detailed article about formation companies.
- [The Five Keys to Business Success](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88745-keys-to-business-success) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 20, 2023): What are the five essential keys to business success? We explore them here for every new business owner.
- [Where to Find Help Starting a Business](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88744-help-starting-a-business) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 17, 2023): Looking to get some support for a new business? Find out where you can get help starting a business and take your business to the road to success.
- [What Must an Entrepreneur Do After Creating a Business Plan? Part Three](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88697-what-must-an-entrepreneur-do-after-after-creating-a-business-plan-3) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 13, 2023): In part three of our must-do steps after the business plan, we discuss how new business owners can start to get their business off the ground, get the first sale and market their business.
- [What Must an Entrepreneur Do After Creating a Business Plan? Part Two](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88646-what-must-an-entrepreneur-do-after-after-creating-a-business-plan-2) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 11, 2023): What are the next steps a new business owner needs to take after they've written a business? We look at some of the options that are available for the startup business owner in this second part.
- [What Must an Entrepreneur Do After Creating a Business Plan? Part One](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/88599-what-must-an-entrepreneur-do-after-creating-a-business-plan) by Peter Bronstein (Jul 7, 2023): What must an entrepreneur do after creating a business plan? What are the next steps in creating the business? Find out more in this article.
- [Do I need a Lawyer or have to hire a company to incorporate?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/85874-do-i-need-a-lawyer-or-have-to-hire-a) by Peter Bronstein (May 13, 2023): You can hire an incorporation lawyer or you can do it yourself, find out how in this article reviewed by an incorporation attorney.
- [Most Incorporations by State 2023](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/85576-most-incorporations-by-state-2023) by Peter Bronstein (Apr 30, 2023): If you are planning a business formation you might be wondering which state has the most incorporations. In which state are the most business formations?
- [S Election](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/84603-s-election) by Peter Bronstein (Apr 6, 2023): How do you set up an S election business and what is the S election form 2553? We have all the answers you need.
- [Fictitious Business Name](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/80582-fictitious-business-name) by Peter Bronstein (Apr 2, 2023): What is a California fictitious business name? It is a name other than your personal name used to do business. Find out more in this article.
- [Best State to file your incorporation](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/79251-best-state-to-file-your-incorporation) by Peter Bronstein (Mar 14, 2023): If you're looking to form a corporation and want to know which is the best state to file your incorporation read on!
- [CALIFORNIA STATEMENT OF INFORMATION](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/78903-california-statement-of-information) by Peter Bronstein (Mar 5, 2023): What to do for your California statement of information form and how to get help with your California statement of information filing.
- [Incorporation versus Limited Liability Company](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/78901-incorporation-versus-limited-liability) by Peter Bronstein (Mar 5, 2023): Find the answers to what is a corporation business and what is an LLC to help you start your new business with the right structure and documents.
- [Trademark Process](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/78287-trademark-process) by Peter Bronstein (Feb 6, 2023): If you are wondering what the trademark process timeline looks like, take a look at what you need to do in this guide to the trademark process.
- [Trademark Searches](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/78248-trademark-searches) by Peter Bronstein (Feb 3, 2023): Find out how to do trademark searches and how to register a trademark in California in this useful guide. Trademark searches are an important step in starting a business.
- [What's an Employer Identification Number and Why do I need one?](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/77464-whats-and-employer-identification-number) by Peter Bronstein (Jan 1, 2023): What is an employee identification number and do I need one if I own a business? What is a taxpayer identification number? Is it different to an EIN?
- [Making law simple](https://www.legalstepz.com/blog/74925-making-law-simple) by Myra Williams (Sep 19, 2022): Considering going to a business formation lawyer? You can save money and take the Legal Stepz course. Create business legal documents with ease.

## Products

- [Limited Liability Company Course](https://www.legalstepz.com/products/156509-Limited-Liability-Company-Course): A Step by Step Guide to Forming a Limited Liability Company in The State of California.
- [Trademark Course](https://www.legalstepz.com/products/146072-Trademark-Course): Easy way to register a trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office: Step by Step instructions make it simple to file Yourself!
- [Incorporation Course](https://www.legalstepz.com/products/146073-Incorporation-Course): A Step by Step Guide to Incorporating Your Business in The State of California