Commingling funds between business and personal accounts is a dangerous practice which can threaten members in an LLC or investors in a corporation. The practice of commingling brings trouble with creditors and even the IRS and California tax agencies. What is commingling? Commingling is simply using personal funds for business...
Sound Advice for Your Business Start Up
Are you searching for sound advice for your business start up ? If you are starting a business in San Diego or anywhere in California, there are several decisions to be made that will have a profound impact on the success of your venture. It is important to have access...
Reforming as a New Entity Can Be Good Business
Reforming as a new entity can be good business here in San Diego and across California. There are situations where it makes sound business sense to dissolve a corporation or LLC and reform under a new trade name and entity. In some cases it makes sense to simply close down...
An Experienced Business Counsel in San Diego
What is the value of an experienced business counsel in San Diego and across the State of California? How can the Watkins Firm provide valuable insight into your business that actually helps it to profit and grow? The experienced San Diego business attorneys at the Watkins Firm have 40+ years of...
Forming a New Company in California
Are you forming a new company in California and wondering if you should choose an LLC or form a corporation? There are many things to take into consideration at start-up, and one of the first questions may surprise you. In many ways, one of the most important questions when starting a...
When Does a Joint Venture Make Good Business Sense
When does a joint venture make good business sense for a California company? What is a joint venture and how is this different than simply forming a new company? A joint venture is a separate business entity which is created by two or more external companies in order to join...
LLC Dissolution in California
What is required for LLC dissolution in California in order to close the business? What steps are involved in the dissolution of an LLC and why is it important to have the assistance of an experienced business attorney? The legal process for closing the doors of a corporation or an...
General Counsel for Your San Diego Company
Are you looking to hire an experienced general counsel for your company in San Diego? The Watkins Firm has decades of experience serving as general business counsel for many small, mid-size and multi-national businesses throughout Southern California. We have advised almost every form of company from small solo business person...
Why Should You Be Worried About Commingling
Why should you be worried about commingling as a California business owner? Commingling is the use of personal money, funds or assets for business purposes, as well as the opposite – using business funds, credit cards or assets for personal reasons. Why should you be cautious about commingling in your...