Many business owners (startups and veterans alike) may find the requirements to register a business in their state surprising. When a business owner starts their business and chooses
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How to Set Up Various Types of Business Entities
When you are starting or expanding a business, there are multiple business entity structures available. Separate business entity structures include C corporations, S corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs),
DBA vs. LLC
Once you’ve decided to start a new business, exploring the various business structures available is usually your first step. Unfortunately, for many there is a great deal of
Buying a Business with Retirement Funds
In the last six years, millions of Americans have lost their jobs and found it exceedingly difficult to find new ones, even after putting in decades with the
Multiple Business Structures: Their Combinations & Tax Consequences
Entrepreneurs are known for recognizing and pursuing many opportunities in the marketplace simultaneously or in a serial fashion. In fact, such entrepreneurs may be referred to as serial
Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Which is Right For My Business?
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act there is a distinct difference between an employee vs. independent contractor. This difference lies mainly in the way they are paid
What is a DBA: Definition, Benefits & Limitations
In part 2 of this series, we discussed how to incorporate multiple businesses under a single “umbrella” LLC, Corporation or Partnership by filing multiple DBAs or fictitious business
How To Structure Multiple Businesses Under One Roof
In part one of this series, we discussed the various options to incorporate multiple businesses while keeping each business as a separate entity. It’s worth noting that having a
Legal Structure of a Business
If you are thinking about starting a business, or if you’re a serial entrepreneur adding a new line of business, one of the first things you’ll have to
The Most Dangerous Traits of an Entrepreneur
As I listen to the stories told by many entrepreneurs, it reminds me of the dangers they face in part because of their own abilities. Many entrepreneurs are