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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 who have been working from home might return to an office that looks vastly different and follows...

byMyCorporation

June 10, 2020

What Are the Legal Asset Must-Haves for E-Commerce Startups?

What else does an e-commerce business need after it has incorporated as a legal formation? Quite a few assets, actually! Depending on the kind of e-commerce business you start, you may prioritize registration for certain...

byDeborah Sweeney

September 30, 2019

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. Whether you’re a millennial or a baby boomer, there’s ample opportunity available to become a franchise owner....

byDeborah Sweeney

August 27, 2019

6 Tax Forms That are Essential for New Businesses

Starting a new business can be one of the most exciting things you ever do. However, in order to make sure that your business realizes its full potential, you need to make sure that it...

byVinnie Fisher

March 26, 2019

The Ultimate Legal Checklist for Freelance Professionals

Have clients, will freelance — it’s as easy as that to get started as a freelancer or contractor, right? Not quite. Before you agree to take on an assignment or project for a client, there...

byMyCorporation

May 15, 2018

Should You Incorporate Your Business as an LLC for Tax Breaks?

One of the biggest appeals of incorporating as an LLC has long been the ability to save money on taxes. In addition to limited liability protection and building credibility with consumers, forming an LLC allows...

byMyCorporation

March 9, 2018

Managing Estimated Taxes: Gig Workers and Form 1099

Freelancers and others in the gig economy are treated as small businesses by the IRS. Income is reported on Form 1099-MISC, which is submitted to the IRS by January 31 of the year after the...

byAnn Logue

October 16, 2017

Business Registration 101 for Franchises, Startups and Amazon Sellers

So, you’ve got your small business idea — whether that takes on the form of a startup, franchise or Amazon seller — with a business plan drafted up. You’re ready to begin with the registration...

byDeborah Sweeney

October 10, 2017

Learning the Ins and Outs of Business Entity Formation

Throughout my career, I have received many questions around business entity formation. There are many different types of business entities, including partnerships, professional organizations, sole proprietorships, corporations and limited liability companies. I have often noticed...

byMichael S Melfi

September 3, 2017

5 Compliance Tips for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Starting your own business is a dream-come-true that comes with a long list of disclaimers. Yes, it’s exciting, but as most of you are well aware, it can also be a rough ride. One of...

byTodd Bryant

May 4, 2017