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One of the Lake's favorite annual events is back! Everyone at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is excited to give you all the details on  The Great Dam Duck Drop . The event returns this Friday and Saturday, August 1st and 2nd. Hundreds of Lake of the Ozarks residents will come together for a great time and a great cause. All of the proceeds from this fun event benefit the Ozark Coast Kiwanis, supporting local children in need around the Lake community. The Golf Tournament The golf tournament will take place on Friday, August 1 at The Cove Golf Course. Golfers will compete in 4-person scrambles. Registration begins at 7:00am, followed by the shotgun start at 8:30am. The entry fee is $125 per person, which includes: 10 Duck Drop Tickets ($50 value) - each provide a chance to win $5,000! Breakfast at The Cove prior to the golf tournament Admission to the awards party at Savannah Grille immediately following the golf tournament (appetizers included)...

Owning your own small business is an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience. You get to create and inspire your own task force, encouraging everyone to work towards a common vision—yours! Each business is as different and unique as the owners that run it, but they all have one very important thing in common: Every business will experience multiple legal issues in its lifetime. Compliance issues, taxes, corporate liability, and intellectual property laws barely scratch the surface of the many types of legal issues that small business owners face on a regular basis. Finding a skilled business attorney to help you navigate these issues is crucial for the success of your company. Because we are dedicated to the success of your business, the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. have put together a list of 10 important questions to ask your potential business attorney. How much experience do you have with my industry? Will there be anyone...

Are you an aspiring business owner? If you are considering starting your own business, this blog is designed for you! Owning your own business can be a lot of work, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Everyone at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is committed to helping you achieve that dream. In this blog post, we are going to examine how an LLC is beneficial to your business and how to establish your business as an LLC. Why an LLC?  Limited Liability Companies are one of several forms of business ownership. LLCs provide an advantage in that they can protect the individual owner(s) from personal liability. As the owner of a properly formed and operated LLC, you can be insulated from personal responsibility for business expenses or lawsuits. The LLC essentially creates a buffer between you and your business. If your business begins to struggle with debt, for example, your personal property or savings can be protected, provided you hav...