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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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
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Start a Montana LLC: Your Easy Step-by-Step Guide
To start a Montana LLC, you need to register your business with the Montana Secretary of State. Learn how, from name requirements to formation costs.
· 11 min read
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File a DBA in Arizona
Want to file for a trade name in Arizona but unsure how to get started? Find out how to get a DBA and resources for navigating the process.
· 8 min read
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File a DBA in Michigan
As a Michigan business owner, filing a DBA can give you the freedom to operate under your chosen business name, without the hassle of establishing an LLC. Here's how to do it.
· 7 min read
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Illinois LLC Operating Agreement: Why and How to Get One
As you start your Illinois LLC, one of the first steps is to create an operating agreement that outlines how your business will run and make decisions.
· 7 min read
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File a DBA in Pennsylvania
Learn how your business can file a 'doing business as' or DBA in Pennsylvania to operate under a name that’s different from your proper name.
· 7 min read
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Differences Between Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, and Corporation
What’s better between a sole proprietorship vs. partnership vs. corporation? Consider how they are set up, the tax burden, and legal protections offered.
· 10 min read
