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LLC or Corporation: Which Entity is Best For My Business?
Two of the most popular entity formations for business incorporation are limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. Both…
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.…
The Gen Z Guide to Starting a Business
Each generation leaves a significant mark on entrepreneurship. Gen Z is currently entering the working world in a…
Stop Doing These 4 Things if You Want Your Business to Last
We’ve all seen the statistics on how many businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and…
How to Make Passive Income with a Dropshipping Store
After my husband passed away unexpectedly in 2006, I decided to launch a side hustle to help me…
What You Need to Know About Taxes for Your E-Commerce Side Hustle
E-commerce sales have been on the rise in the U.S. over the past couple of months due to…
Starting a Business with a Partner? Here’s What You Need to Know
Opportunities to start a business can happen at any time, even during a pandemic. Amid COVID-19, many individuals…
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…
This Entrepreneur Shares Key Takeaways from Launching Her Direct-to-Consumer E-Commerce Brand
As a child, I watched my mother’s generation attempt direct-to-consumer business in a, shall we say, clunky fashion.…
Dodge These 5 Common Tax Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Starting and running a business requires precise attention to detail—especially when it comes time to file your business…
How to Become Incorporated and Why to Incorporate Your Business
On your small business journey, you will encounter many forks in the road. Choosing the right direction for…
S Corp vs. C Corp: What’s the Difference?
When you start to develop how you want your business to be set up, you have a few…
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…
How to Move Your Brick-and-Mortar Retail Business Online
In today’s retail world, increasingly more and more transactions are occurring online. Add to this the fact that…
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…
How to Start and Fund a Coffee Shop
Coffee shops are a hot commodity, with a market value estimated at over $45 billion. America runs on…
Which Entity Should You Incorporate Your E-Commerce Business As?
You’ve drafted a detailed business plan, identified your unique selling proposition (USP), and defined your business model. It’s…
The 7 Benefits of Forming a Corporation
Whether you are just starting your business or you have already been operating as a sole proprietorship or…
What to Know About Opening a Franchise at Any Age
Investing in a franchise can be done at any age and for any type of career in transition.…