Starting a Business
Set your business on the right path. Get help understanding your options and how you can set yourself up for continued success.
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Could You Turn Your Business into a Nonprofit?
Thinking about converting your for-profit business into a nonprofit? Find out why you might want to make such a change, and how to go about it.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
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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 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.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 3 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
