Rewards-Based or Equity Crowdfunding: Which is Best for My Business?
One of the most popular methods of fundraising for a startup is the use of crowdfunding platforms. With…
3 Key Benefits of an S Corporation Election
The deadline for S Corporations to file their annual tax returns is March 15, which means businesses with…
3 Ways to Protect Your Freelance Business
What does the state of freelancing look like in the U.S.? According to a report from online freelance…
How to Create a Flexible Business Plan for 2021
One of the key documents for starting a business is a business plan. A business plan acts as…
3 Vital Startup Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
What will you remember most when you look back on 2020? While all of our stories are different,…
5 Must-Haves for Starting a Main Street Business
Startups and small businesses have been the silver lining in a year as chaotic and unprecedented as 2020.…
4 Ways Startups Can Save Money During the Pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many startups have successfully pivoted their business models to accommodate customers and keep their…
What Makes Pop-Up Retail a Viable Option During a Pandemic?
Traditionally, when we think of starting a business, we tend to consider a handful of options. There’s the…
5 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Creating a Virtual Internship Program
Amid COVID-19, businesses of all sizes are pivoting to offer virtual internship programs for college students and recent…
Why a Certified B Corporation is the Secret to a Sustainable Business
In 2019, the Business Roundtable issued an open letter called “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation,” in…
Before Taking Your Company Fully Remote, Cross These 5 Legal Items Off Your To-Do List
When do we physically go back to work? The answer remains unclear. In a post COVID-19 world, individuals…
Dos and Don’ts For Reopening a Retail Storefront Post-Shutdown
The future of retail shopping in a post-shutdown world, at least for a time to come, will not…
What Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Need to Know About the CARES Act
Small businesses have long been referred to as the backbone of the economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues,…
4 Tips for Writing a Standout Business Plan Financing Request
One of the most important elements of a business plan is a financing request, or the amount of…
4 Common Patent Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Registering for a patent is a significantly more complex process than registering for other forms of intellectual property…
How to Foreign Qualify Your Startup to Do Business in a Different State
What happens when a small business has incorporated in one state, but wants to obtain the authority to…
3 Bite-Sized Goals You Can Set (and Achieve) in January
If there’s one thing entrepreneurs love doing, it’s setting goals for their small business. This list is often…
5 Reasons Why You Should Form an LLC for Your New Business
Many entrepreneurs initially start a business as a sole proprietorship instead of a limited liability company (LLC). Why…
Which Legal Entities are Best for Main Street Businesses?
As local storefronts prepare for Small Business Saturday tomorrow, entrepreneurs with an unincorporated business may be considering forming…
Ready to Become an Entrepreneur? Ask These 5 Questions First
Entrepreneurship, to an outsider looking in, may appear exciting and glamorous. Business owners get to set their own…