Trevor Fenner

S-Corp Election vs Staying a Default LLC: When to Make the Switch One of the most common questions I get from my ecommerce coaching clients at E-Commerce Paradise is whether they should elect S-Corp status for their LLC. It’s a real question because the tax savings can be substantial once your business reaches a certain […]

What Happens If I Don’t File My LLC Annual Report? (And How to Fix It) If you missed your LLC’s annual report deadline, you’re not alone. It happens to thousands of business owners every year because states don’t typically send out aggressive reminders, and running a business is busy. I’ve been running ecommerce businesses for

How to Form an LLC in Iowa (Step-by-Step for Ecommerce Entrepreneurs) If you’re looking to form an LLC in Iowa for your ecommerce business, you’ve picked a pretty friendly state. Iowa has reasonable filing fees, a straightforward formation process, and no annual report fee (though you do file a biennial report). I’ve been helping people

What Is a Publication Requirement for an LLC? (And How to Handle It) If you’re forming an LLC and you live in New York, Arizona, or Nebraska, you’ve probably heard about something called a “publication requirement.” It catches a lot of people off guard because most states don’t have this rule. I’ve been helping people

Best LLC Formation Service for Ecommerce Sellers With Multiple Stores (2026) If you run more than one ecommerce store, setting up your LLC structure is more complicated than it is for a single-store operator. You’ve got more moving parts: multiple domains, separate brands, potentially different niches, and more complex bookkeeping. I’ve been running multiple stores

Manager-Managed vs Member-Managed LLC: Pros and Cons for Online Sellers When you form an LLC, one of the decisions you’ll make on the formation paperwork is whether your LLC will be member-managed or manager-managed. This is a small checkbox that has bigger implications than most people realize, and picking the wrong option can create friction

How Long Does It Take to Form an LLC in Each State? (2026 Processing Times Guide) If you’re trying to figure out how fast you can get your LLC up and running, the answer depends a lot on which state you file in. Some states process LLC filings in a few hours. Others take 4

How to Form an LLC in Arkansas: The Complete 2026 Guide for Ecommerce Sellers If you’re starting an ecommerce business in Arkansas and you want to set up an LLC, this guide is going to walk you through the entire process step by step. I’ve helped thousands of entrepreneurs set up their business foundations over

What Is an Operating Agreement and Is It Required? (2026 Guide for Ecommerce LLCs) If you’ve just formed an LLC for your ecommerce business or you’re thinking about forming one, you’ve probably heard the term “operating agreement” thrown around and you’re wondering what it actually is, whether you need one, and how much it’s going

Data loss can strike at any moment through hardware failure, ransomware attacks, or simple human error. External hard drives provide a straightforward and cost-effective solution for backing up your important files, photos, and documents. Unlike cloud storage that requires ongoing subscriptions and internet connectivity, an external backup drive gives you physical control over your data