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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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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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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5 Hidden Startup Costs You Need to Anticipate
Don't get blindsided by bills you didn't see coming.
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Starting a Business: What to Know
Creating a business from scratch is one of life's most exciting—and intimidating—adventures. Before you start, be sure you really know the lay of the land.
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What Is an Agent for Service of Process?
Corporations, LLCs and other business entities must have an agent for service of process. Find out what an agent does and why you need one.
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What You Should Know About Zoning Laws
If you plan to operate your business out of your house, it's a good idea to know how your local zoning laws apply to you.
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How to Start a Micro-Business
Whether to supplement income from a day job, pay down debt, or build wealth, adults are starting micro-businesses in large numbers, and micro-businesses are fairly easy to establish with a small monetary investment.
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Smart Business Ideas for a Stressed-Out World
The time has never been better to start a business that will help people cope with the stress in their lives. Here are a few ideas to get your wheels turning.
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How to Form an Illinois Corporation
Reading to form a corporation in Illinois? Get an easy-to-follow explanation about naming and registering your business, how much it costs, the paperwork you’ll need, and more.
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