Business Formation
There's more than one way to set up a business officially. Learn the differences between business types so you can pick the one that's right for you.
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How to Start a Georgia LLC: Your Easy Step-by-Step Guide
To start an LLC in Georgia, you’ll need to choose a name, appoint a registered agent, file articles of organization, and adhere to state requirements.
· 12 min read
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File a DBA in Ohio
Find out more about how your business can use a different name (known as ‘doing business as’ or DBA), including details on when you need to file for a DBA, how to find and complete the paperwork in Ohio, and more.
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File a DBA in Minnesota
Doing business with a different company name requires filing a DBA form. This ‘doing business as’ form lets your company operate under a different name. Find out more about DBAs, including how they can help your business, how to get one, and more.
· 3 min read
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Anonymous LLC: Where You Can File & How to Start One
An anonymous LLC keeps your personal information off public records and protects your privacy. Learn the steps, benefits, and best states for filing.
· 8 min read
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How to Add a DBA to an LLC
If you have formed an LLC but wish to conduct its business under a different name, you will need to formally register that name as a DBA, which is typically a simple process.
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Is It Better to Have an LLC or DBA?
Your choice will likely come down to cost and the level of liability protection you need. Find out if a DBA or LLC is right for you.
· 4 min read
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Small Business Loans for Women: A 2025 Guide
Small business loans can be harder for women to qualify for, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. There are a few things women business owners can do to set their applications up for success.
· 10 min read
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How to Get a Small Business Loan in 2025: An Interview with United Capital Source CEO Jared Weitz
The small business lending landscape is changing. Learn how those changes may impact your application and what to do to increase chances of approval.
· 12 min read
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How to Get an EIN for a Trust
Most trusts can use the grantor’s SSN while they’re alive, but this isn’t always the case. Here’s when a trust needs an EIN and how to apply for one.
· 5 min read
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Start an Arizona LLC: Your Easy Step-by-Step Guide
As one of the nation’s fastest-growing states, Arizona is an attractive location to start a new LLC. Find out how to launch your LLC in a few steps.
· 12 min read
