Whether you’ve been in business for years, are just starting out, or are building your side hustle, operating as a limited liability company (LLC) makes sense (and cents/dollars) for at least five reasons.

Five reasons LLCs with two or more members need an operating agreement.

An LLC is a popular tool for small businesses for lots of good reasons. But DIYing an operating agreement from various online sources is risky since it’ll be maybe enforceable, maybe what you actually want and need, and maybe complete.