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 Form a Wisconsin Partnership
Partnerships offer simple tax structures with unique liability advantages. Find out about partnerships in Wisconsin, different tax and liability advantages, how to form one, and more.
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How to Form a West Virginia Partnership
Partnerships offer simple tax structures with unique liability advantages. Find out about partnerships in West Virginia, different tax and liability advantages, how to form one, and more.
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How to Form a North Dakota Partnership
Find out why partnerships are popular business structures, including the types of partnerships offered in North Dakota, the tax and personal liability advantages of each kind, and more.
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How to Form a North Dakota Corporation
Find out how to form a corporation in North Dakota with the details you need on registration, forms and fees, naming requirements and more.
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Start Your Business Off Right with a Business Plan Outline
A business plan outline provides the framework for the business plan that will act as your small business blueprint. Answer these questions as you create yours.
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New Beginnings, Clean Endings: Why Year End Is a Smart Time to Open (Or Close) a Business
While not necessarily the right move for everyone, closing or opening a business before year's end has some advantages.
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Opening and Operating a Franchise
Thinking of starting a business, but afraid to start from scratch? If so, open a franchise. You'll lessen the risks of starting a company while reaping the benefits of operating your own business. What is a franchise? By definition, a franchise is a legal and commercial relationship between a franchise owner and a franchise operator.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Nonprofit Status
Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status are big business in the U.S. In 2021, 1.9 million tax-exempt organizations were employing around 12 million people—about the same as the manufacturing sector at the time. The nonprofit sector is unique in that it is composed of organizations pursuing a vast range of different activities and goals, from universities and hospitals to religious organizations and charitable organizations.
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7 Questions to Ask Your Attorney Before Starting a Business
Meeting with a small business attorney is an important way to get your business off to a good start and minimize future risks. Here are questions to ask at your first meeting.
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Using a Subchapter S Corp. to Grow Your Business
Switching your business structure to an S corp. may help you attract new investors, obtain loans, and lower your taxes.
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