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),

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Lean Startup Business Lessons

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a great teacher for many seasoned entrepreneurs.  Those who have survived have been the ones willing to truly look at their businesses objectively. 

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