| How to Move Your LLC to Another State Posted: 16 Jul 2018 05:00 PM PDT If you need to move your LLC (limited liability company) to a different U.S. state, there are two good options available. The simpler option is to register your LLC as a foreign entity with your new state while keeping your registration active in your old state. This is your best option if you will continue to do business in—or plan on moving back to—the old state. You'll have to pay taxes, file reports, and maintain permits in both states, so this method could be costly if you're completely cutting ties with the old state. If that's the case, file articles of domestication with your new state and dissolve your LLC in the old state. EditRegistering as a Foreign LLC in Your New State - Keep your LLC if you'll do business in your old state. In some situations, it's beneficial to register as a foreign (out-of-state) entity and keep your LLC registered in your old state. You'll have to file reports, maintain licenses, and pay taxes in each state, but it's worth it if your business will still be active in the old state or if you plan on moving back in the near future.[1]
- Keep in mind you'll need to complete duplicate reports and file any annual paperwork required by each state.[2]
- Your tax liability may also increase significantly. For example, if you originally formed your LLC in California, you'll owe an annual franchise tax just to stay registered, even if you don't make any income in California.
- Visit your new state's secretary of state website. You can find specific information about foreign registry and access application forms on your new state's secretary of state website. Search online for "business entities," "secretary of state," and the state's name to find the right page.[3]
- Complete a foreign registration application form. Find a link on the secretary of state website to your new state's official application for foreign registry. In some states, you can complete and submit the form online. Other states require you to mail it or submit it in person.[4]
- You'll enter information about your LLC's original registration, including its name, date of registry, and the state where it was originally formed.
- Choose an alternate business name, if necessary. States have various rules about formatting an LLC's business name. If your business includes words prohibited in the new state, or if there's already a registered business with that name, you'll have to choose an alternate name. If necessary, enter the alternate name into the designated field on the application form.[5]
- Select a registered agent for service of process in your new state. A registered agent is an individual or company that receives legal documents on behalf of your LLC. You'll need to appoint a registered agent based in your new state and enter their information on the application form.[6]
- Most business owners use a registered agent service. Look online to find a company based in your new state.
- Provide a certificate of good standing from the original state. Precise names for this document vary by state; your old state might refer to it as a certificate of status, existence, or facts. You can order one from your old state's secretary of state website.[7]
- You'll be sent a printable digital copy of the certificate. Print it and include it with your foreign registration application if you're filing via mail or in person. If you're filing online, check your state's instructions to see if you should upload or mail the certificate and any other supporting documents.
- Submit the application and pay the filing fee. File the application online, mail it, or submit it in person according to your state's requirements. You'll need to pay a filing fee when you submit the application, which is usually around $100 (USD). Processing times vary by state and time of the year, but you should receive a certificate of registry within 5 business days.[8]
- In some states, you'll receive an email notification and digital copy of your certificate in as little as 24 hours.
- Obtain any required state or local licenses. Depending on the nature of your business, you'll need licenses to operate in the new state. For example, if you're opening a restaurant, you'll need a food service license, liquor license, certificate of occupancy, and other permits required by your new jurisdiction.[9]
EditDomesticating Your LLC in a New State - Ensure your new and old states allow domestication. Most states allow foreign (out-of-state) business entities to domesticate, or convert to a domestic (in-state) entity. However, if either your old or new state don't allow domestication, you'll need to register as a foreign entity with your new state or as a completely new LLC.[10]
- Registering a new LLC from scratch is undesirable, since you'd lose your employer identification number and business credit history.
- Complete an articles of domestication application. Head to the business entities section on your new state's secretary of state website. Look for links to application forms for domestication or conversion (the precise name varies by state). Enter information about your LLC's original formation, its initial and converted business name (if they differ), and the new designated office, or the business's address in the new state.[11]
- If your business name isn't available in your new state, you'll need to select a new one.
- Appoint a registered agent in your new state. Your business's registered agent accepts documents for your business in the event of a lawsuit or other legal procedure. You'll need to select a registered agent in your new state and list their information on the conversion application form.[12]
- Business owners usually prefer to hire a registered agent service. Look online to find a company based in your new state.
- Provide a certificate of good standing. Order the certificate on your old state's secretary of state website. The certificate verifies that your business exists, that you've filed proper annual or biennial reports, and that you're up to date on taxes. Include a copy with your conversion application form.[13]
- Ordering a certificate of good standing is free in some states. In others, ordering one costs between $10 and $20.
- Submit the application and pay filing fees. Depending on your state's procedures, you'll file the form online, in person, or by mail. Filing fees vary by state and could cost anywhere between $20 and $150. After submitting your application, you should receive a registration certificate within several business days.[14]
- If you need to expedite your application, you can usually pay to have it processed in 24 to 48 hours. Expediting your application can cost up to $500.
- Dissolve your old LLC after your application has been accepted. The most important part of the process is to domesticate first and dissolve second. If you dissolve first and your domestication application is rejected, you could find yourself without a business in any state. The dissolution process varies by state, but always involves filing articles of dissolution (or a certificate of dissolution) with the secretary of state.[15]
- Domesticating an LLC allows you to keep your bank accounts, lines of credit, credit history, and tax ID number. However, you'll need to update your business accounts with your new office address, phone number, and any other changes in contact information.
- You might need to submit a certificate of dissolution to your new state in order to finalize the domestication process.
- Apply for state or local licenses, if necessary. After you've domesticated your LLC, you'll still need any licenses required to operate in your new location. Examples include liquor or food service licenses and signage permits. Look online or consult an attorney to learn more about your new jurisdiction's applicable codes.[16]
- Switching registration locations and and converting or domesticating an LLC can be complex and could significantly impact your finances. It's best to consult an attorney or accountant to ensure moving your LLC is financially beneficial.
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| How to Sell Silver Posted: 16 Jul 2018 09:00 AM PDT Selling your silver can be a great way to make some extra cash. Maybe you have old sterling silver jewelry pieces that you don't wear anymore, or you've been hanging on to your silver coin collection and now want to get rid of it. Whatever your reason for selling is, there are many options for finding a buyer. Whether you take your silver to a pawn shop, smelter, or private buyer, make sure you're happy with the price before selling. EditEvaluating Your Silver - Separate your silver into coins, collectibles, sterling, scrap, or junk silver. Figuring out what type of silver you have will help you choose a strategy for selling it. Most silver is either a bullion coin, rare coin or collectible, scrap silver (which includes rounds and bars), sterling or flatware, or junk silver. If you have more than one kind of silver, separate them so that you can find a seller for each one.
- Bullion coins are best for investing, while if you have a rare coin it's most likely part of a collection or hobby.
- Junk silver refers to all of your extra change that was issued before 1965 and is made of 90% silver.
- Determine if your silver is sterling or plated. Plated silver is worth significantly less than sterling, so sterling silver is what you want to try to sell. Silver should have identifiable marks, so to figure out if your silver is sterling or not, check to see what it's labeled as. If it says "sterling," "ster," or ".925," the silver is sterling. If it says "silver-plate," "plated," "EP," or "EPNS," the silver is plated.[1]
- Sterling silver might say ".925" because it's 92.5% pure silver.
- When talking about plated silver, "EP" stands for electroplated and "EPNS" stands for electroplated nickel silver.
- Keep your silver unpolished. It may be tempting to polish your silver before selling it so that it's looking shiny and new, but this can decrease its value or worth. Don't use any polish on your silver, and if you need to clean it up a bit, use a jewelry polishing cloth.[2]
- Research the potential value of your silver online. It's better to try to sell your silver with an idea in mind of about how much it's worth. This will keep you from being scammed when it comes time to actually sell your silver and will allow you to gain the most profit. Online valuations will help give you the approximate value of your silver, usually for a small fee.[3]
- Take your silver to get appraised if you know a local professional. If you'd rather get your silver appraised in person, take it to a local antique shop, pawn shop, jewelry store, or similar dealer. They should be able to give you an estimate for how much money your silver is worth.[4]
- You can find a professional appraiser through the Appraisers Association of America or the International Society of Appraisers.
EditChoosing a Buyer - Compare prices with several different potential buyers. Instead of just selling your silver to the first buyer that gives you an offer, do some comparison research to find out who's going to give you the best price. You can do this by asking people you know for recommendations, checking the Internet for respectable buyers, or calling the businesses themselves and asking how much they pay per ounce.[5]
- Sell your silver at a pawn shop if you have quality items. Most cities have pawn shops, making them a popular choice for selling silver. Pawn shops are great because you get paid on the spot, but you won't get a good price for your silver unless it's super valuable. If you have quality items, such as sterling jewelry, firearms, or a nice watch, visiting a pawn shop could be the right choice for you.[6]
- You can also stop by a coin shop or jeweler if you have quality coins or sterling silver jewelry to see what their price estimate is.
- Visit a coin show if you have silver coins. While coin shows only happen every once in awhile, if you do happen to visit one, you could end up very pleased with your sale — they're full of tons of dealers and experts interested in your coins. If you have silver coins you'd like to sell, do some research online to find out when and where the nearest coin show will be taking place.[7]
- Complete sets of coins are easier to sell than just a few from a random collection, and they're also much easier to price.
- It's easier to sell at a coin show if you have a transportable amount of coins.
- Sell your silver to an online dealer for convenience. Many people choose to sell their silver online to avoid the hassle of visiting a dealer in person. Selling your silver online gives you access to dealers from all over the world, and you can easily compare prices with several different buyers. If you're OK with shipping valuable silver through the mail, go online to research reputable online dealers.[8]
- Popular online dealers include Kitco, GoldSilver, Apmex, and Provident Metals.
- Shipping a huge amount of incredibly heavy silver through the mail can get pricey, so make sure you have a manageable amount of silver if you're planning on working with an online dealer.
- Sell your silver scraps to a smelter or refiner if you have a large quantity. Smelters and refiners melt your silver down so that you're paid according to its weight. While you can take most silver to a smelter or refiner, it's the best choice if you have scrap silver. Smelters or refiners usually pay well, but they're often only interested in large amounts of silver.[9]
- If you have less than 10 ounces of silver, you should choose a selling option other than a smelter or refiner — they're not usually interested in such small amounts.
- Check your local newspaper for private buyers looking for silver. Sometimes private buyers will be looking for silver to purchase. While private buyers can be harder to find than most other options, they're often willing to pay a great price for valuable silver items. Check your local newspapers or online ads to see if any private buyers are looking for silver.[10]
- Sell your silver on eBay or at an auction to see how high the bids will go. Online auctions, such as eBay, as well as live auctions have the potential to be great selling options — there's a wide audience, and your silver could sell for a high price due to multiple bids. However, there's always the possibility that it could undersell during an auction as well. If you have unique silver items that you think would get high bids, try out an auction.[11]
- Auctions will oftentimes take a commission from the seller.
- If you're thinking about selling your silver on eBay, contact a professional silver matching service for a bid.
- Research all of your options before selling. Don't rush through the process of selling your silver. Take the time to research your options and get several different appraisals, if desired. Knowing roughly what your silver is worth before contacting a buyer will make you look more knowledgable, and the buyer will be more likely to give you a better price. When it comes time to make the sale official, make sure you're confident and happy with your decision.[12]
- Haggling is common at pawn shops or when dealing with rare coin buyers, but it won't always work. If you do want to try to haggle, name a price higher than what you'd actually like to earn for your silver to start with.
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| How to Train a Deaf Dog Posted: 16 Jul 2018 01:00 AM PDT Deaf dogs are collared with the myth that they're harder to train. However, all dogs utilize body language and vision when communicating with each other. This means that it's easy for any dog, including a deaf one, to learn hand signals. When training a deaf dog, focus on the keen senses the dog possesses, rather than the one sense that is lacking. Training your deaf dog will build your relationship and help you keep it safe out in the world. EditTraining a Deaf Dog with Hand Signals - Learn hand signals to teach to your dog. When you are trying to train a dog that cannot hear, you will need to use sight to communicate with it. You can create your own hand signs, but it's a good idea to use established dog hand signals instead. In order to teach your dog these hand signals, you will need to learn them yourself.
- You only need to learn a few hand signals at a time. As you progress with training your dog, you can learn new signals and then teach them to your dog.
- Understanding established dog hand signals benefits your dog because many veterinarians, groomers and shelter employees also use them.
- Pick a few hand signals to start with and use consistently. When training your deaf dog to understand hand signals, you should start using a few hand signals for things the dog does every day. An easy way to start is to use the first letter in sign language for everyday activities. For example, make a "w" in sign language before giving the dog water or make the letter "f" before you give the dog food.[1]
- Accompany hand signals with the appropriate voice commands. During obedience lessons, you should still use voice commands with your dog. A deaf dog won't hear the command, but it will respond better because your facial expressions and body language will be more natural and expressive.
- Coordinate facial expressions with the hand signals. Dogs can read human facial expressions, and deaf dogs may rely on these more than hearing dogs. When using hand signals with your dog, use facial expressions to reinforce the message. Smile when they do well, frown or make a sad face when they misbehave, and act excited when they are playing.[2]
- Use positive reinforcement training. When training a deaf dog, you should encourage good behavior instead of punishing bad behavior. Reward your dog with a treat, toy, pat on the head, or verbal praise when it does what you ask it to do.
- Withhold those rewards when your dog does something you don't want repeated.
- Limit the length of training sessions. Restrict obedience lessons to about 15 minutes when training deaf dogs. This will keep the sessions fun while not going beyond your dog's attention span.[3]
- However, you want to do these short training sessions often and consistently. Several sessions a day will help your dog learn your commands more quickly and easily.
- If your dog still needs positive reinforcement, consider giving it a pat on the head or some other type of physical affection instead of a treat. After your dog is reliably responding to commands, you should transition from treats to praise to limit your dog's caloric intake.
- Expand your dog's vocabulary. You can teach your dog more than just the signs used for formal commands. After it has mastered some basic commands, continue to expand its vocabulary by making up more signs for everyday items that it uses and activities that it likes to do.
- For example, teach it signals for common objects, such as "toy," and for daily activities, such as "walk."
EditTeaching a Simple Command Like "Sit" - Do your hand signal for "sit." When you believe your dog is poised to sit down, make the hand signal you have chosen for "sit" just prior to it sitting. The initial goal is to have the dog understand the connection between the signal and the action it is doing.[4]
- A common signal to use for sit begins with your right hand down by your side. Gradually bend your arm at the elbow, keeping your fingers straight and lifting your hand up until your fingers touch your right shoulder.
- Waiting for a time when the dog is naturally going to sit allows you to communicate the connection between the signal and the action.
- Give a reward immediately when the dog sits. Reinforce the dog's positive action with a reward and the "yes" sign to show it that it will be rewarded for that action. Keep repeating this until your dog understands the link between "yes" and the reward.[5]
- Once your dog understands the "yes" and reward connection, you can use this knowledge to teach your dog additional hand signals and to reinforce good behaviors.
- Give a reward and the "yes" sign even when you catch your dog naturally performing any desired behavior, such as sitting.
- Transition to just a "yes" signal and no treat. You cannot give your dog a treat every time you ask it to sit forever. You need to transition off the treats once the dog responds to the signal consistently. Begin giving smaller and smaller treats once your dog has reliably responded to your command for several weeks. Then only give a treat every other time it sits for a month. Gradually eliminate the treat altogether over the course of the next month.
- As you eliminate the treats, you can use other forms of positive reinforcement, such as petting or playing with your dog, to praise it for its behavior.
- If your dog stops responding to your commands reliably, you may need to reintroduce treats. This means that it was not ready to do the trick without the treat. However, the dog should get back on track with its training easily and quickly.
EditGetting Your Dog's Attention - Don't startle a deaf dog. When training a deaf dog, you need to be able to get its attention without using sound. It's easy to scare or surprise a deaf dog that is sleeping or doesn't notice you approaching. Be thoughtful when approaching it so that it doesn't get scared and snap at you in fear. Above all, don't touch the dog without being sure that it knows you are there.
- You can gently wake a deaf dog up by placing your hand in front of its nose so it smells your presence. Do this consistently every time you wake your dog up. Give the dog a treat when it wakes up so that it starts to associate waking up with pleasant emotions.
- Use light to get your dog's attention. If your dog is awake but not looking at you, you can use light to signal that you are nearby and you want its attention. Shine a flashlight or laser pointer in your dog's line of sight to get your dog's attention when it's not looking at you.
- You can also flick a light switch on and off to get the dog's attention.
- Try hooking a small flashlight onto the handle of your dog's leash. This will ensure that you have a flashlight to use with your dog when you take it on a walk.
- Make vibrations on the ground to get your dog's attention. If you don't have a light to turn on and off, you can use vibrations to let your dog know you want its attention. Tap your foot or hand on the floor of your home at least away from your dog. The dog will feel the vibrations and know you are approaching.
- If your dog is sleeping, you can gently scratch the floor or some object near the dog so it feels the vibration.
- This trick may not work if you and your dog are on very solid flooring or are outside.
- Put a vibrating collar on the dog. There are specialty collars that send a small vibration to your dog's neck when you hit a button on a remote. These can be used to get your dog's attention when it is not looking at you or is far away.[6]
- This is a different product than an e-collar, which emits a small electrical pulse onto the dog's neck. Do not use e-collars. They are not considered humane, as they can be painful for the dog, easily overused, and can lead to the dog exhibiting aggression or fear.[7]
EditKeeping a Deaf Dog Safe - Consider putting a bell on your deaf dog's collar. While training a deaf dog can increase its safety dramatically, you will still need to do a variety of things to decrease the chance of it getting lost or injured. For instance, while a trained hearing dog can come when called, you will need to track your dog down to get its attention. To make this easier, attach something that will make noise when it moves around, such as a bell.[8]
- While the bell will not irritate a dog that cannot hear it, it will likely irritate you at first. You either need to just get used to the sound of it or only make your dog wear it at certain times, such as when you are taking it outside.
- Keep your dog on leash. Protect your deaf dog's safety by keeping it on a leash during walks and whenever it's in an unfenced area. A deaf dog cannot be called back when it has wandered off, so keeping it on leash is important to protect its safety.[9]
- If you want your dog to be able to explore and play off leash, simply take it to an enclosed area, such as a dog park. However, you should always keep an eye on your dog around the other dogs so that you can intervene if necessary.
- Put an identification tag on the dog's collar that states the dog is deaf. If your dog gets lost, it's important that it can be returned to you. An ID tag will allow anyone who finds your dog to get it back to you. The ID tag should state that the dog is deaf and it should include your name and phone number.
- Make sure that your dog always has its collar with ID on. There is always a chance that it could get out and get lost without a proper ID tag.
- In addition to an ID tag, make sure that your dog is microchipped. Your vet can microchip your dog to make sure that your dog is safely returned to you.
EditThings You'll Need - Rewards, such as treats or toys
- Leash
- Collar with identification tag
- Flash light
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