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 crowdfunding, people choose to make a donation through an approved funding platform to help raise money for...
Which Entity Should E-commerce Businesses Choose for Incorporation?
Should an e-commerce business file for incorporation? The short answer is yes. It is possible to run an e-commerce business as an unregistered entity. This is a default business formation known as a sole proprietorship....
4 Tips on How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Customer
One of the keys to successfully scaling a business is being able to find and identify your ideal customer. You might already have some insight into who this customer is through your business plan. A...
Ready to Exit Sole Proprietor Status? Consider These 4 Entities for Incorporation
A new year means a clean slate for business. If your business is still in sole proprietor status, now is the perfect time to start thinking about incorporating as a registered entity formation. What registered...
Should Entrepreneurs Incorporate as an LLC or PLLC?
Entrepreneurs who choose to incorporate as a limited liability company (LLC) may pause when they realize there is a secondary option available known as a professional LLC (PLLC). What is a PLLC? How does it...
Websites Are Critical For Brick-and-Mortar Storefronts
How many small businesses have websites? A recent Fit Small Business roundup on website statistics reveals that 71% of small businesses have a website. This is a substantial amount of growth from 2018 where statistics...
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 funding your business is requesting of potential investors. Many entrepreneurs may worry they are asking for too...
6 Types of Business Insurance That Protect Small Businesses
Why do small businesses need insurance? The answer is protection. The right insurance coverage helps protect your business and acts as a safeguard against potential risks and losses across a wide range of scenarios including...
8 Assets Entrepreneurs Need to Start a Business
One of the most common questions entrepreneurs ask as they start their business is what comes next. You have a great idea and draft a business plan that establishes a timeline of goals you plan...
Forming a Partnership? Check Out These 4 Partnership Structures
Did you know there are several partnership structures you can choose from when forming a partnership Partnerships are a popular business structure to form if you plan to go into business with another person. You...
5 Tricks That Will Boost Your LinkedIn Company Page
How often do you update your LinkedIn company page? Many successful entrepreneurs utilize the professional networking platform to show off the best of what their business has to offer, from sharing job openings to posting...
5 Steps for Choosing the Perfect E-Commerce Domain Name
Just over half of small business owners are now doing business online, and aspiring and new entrepreneurs who are looking to start an e-commerce business must pick a powerful domain name from the start. VeriSign’s...
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 an S Corp election need to file Form 1120S and Schedule K-1. These forms, respectively, outline the...
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 marketplace Freelancer, freelance job openings increased over 25% between the months of April through June 2020. This...
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 the foundation of your new company and is often used for loan applications. If you're looking for...
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, if you were an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may remember this year as one full...
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. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals have realized that the time to start a business is now...
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 doors open. These same businesses are also keeping a watchful eye on their expenses and finding new...
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 brick-and-mortar storefront, or online visibility through e-commerce storefronts hosted on platforms like Shopify or Etsy. What about...
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 postgraduates. As a startup company, you likely depend on the help of interns and freelance workers to...