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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Are You Self-Employed or Do You Have a Business?
While the terms self-employed and business owner seem interchangeable, there are differences and you can determine which one you are by learning the unique characteristics and limitations of each.
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Maintaining Tax-Exempt Status in a Nonprofit
Keep your tax-exempt status up to date and in compliance, so you can get on with the business you really care about.
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Is a Passive-Income Business Practical or a Pipe Dream?
Want to find a way to earn additional income, often while you sleep? Passive-income sources allow you create something once and sell it forever, without much extra time or effort.
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How to Start a Cleaning Business (+ Checklist)
Looking to start a cleaning business? Read on for your no-mess, no-fuss guide to making that dream a squeaky, clean reality.
· 9 min read
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How to Franchise Your Business: 7 Steps for Small Businesses
Franchising offers a business growth, but preparation is key. Here are the seven steps businesses must take before expanding.
· 10 min read
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Registering Your Business: A Guide for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
One of the most important steps you may need to take to legitimize your business in the legal sense is to register it.
· 7 min read
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Trademark and Patent Scams: What to Watch Out For
You may be dealing with potential intellectual property scammers that can drain your wallet with promises that are too good to be true.
· 7 min read
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How to Form a New York Partnership
Partnerships offer simple tax structures with unique liability advantages. Find out about partnerships in New York, different tax and liability advantages, how to form one, and more.
· 5 min read
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What Are the Main Advantages of a Sole Proprietorship?
Sole proprietorships are inexpensive to form and give you more freedom and control, but they come with some significant drawbacks.
· 4 min read
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How to Form a Utah Partnership
Partnerships offer simple tax structures with unique liability advantages. Find out about partnerships in Utah, different tax and liability advantages, how to form one, and more.
· 4 min read