You may have your heart set on a startup. Many bright, hard-working people do. However, while you’re exploring how to go about launching your own startup, you may
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How to Get Money to Start a Business
Sourcing money for your startup often comes from angel investors or friends and family. These investors are early-stage investors who invest in startups often based solely on a
How to Raise Capital to Start a Business
There are several ways to raise capital for your startup or more mature business — so many, in fact, that the options can seem overwhelming and confusing. This
Starting a Business Checklist
This post includes our comprehensive starting a business checklist for you to follow as you launch your startup.  Download your Roadmap to Your Startup here. It includes the
How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner
In this post, I will be addressing how to pay yourself as a business owner and these related subjects: Business owner compensation overview Why does Reasonable Compensation of
DBAs, Trademarks & Other Tools To Help You Protect Your Business
In this post we will be addressing how to protect your business name and whether filing for a DBA, registering a trademark or copyright, creating a URL, filing
Choose the Best Business Entity for your New Business
A business entity is the separate legal business structure under which a business operates which is distinct from the individual or individuals who own the business. In the
Business Capital Structure
Business debt and equity are central to the operations of any company. The amount of debt and equity a business carries has a major impact on how the
Sole Proprietorship vs LLC
Understanding the differences between a sole proprietorship and an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is essential for any business owner – but especially important for a business owner trying
LLC vs S Corp
Your business’s corporate structure will significantly impact a number of issues – including exposure to liability, financing and growth, the number of shareholders, the rate and manner in