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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How to Conduct a Louisiana Business Search
Starting a business in Louisiana requires many steps. Conducting a Louisiana business search to see if similar entities exist is one of the first.
· 4 min read
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How to Conduct a Kentucky Business Search
This is your step-by-step guide to running a business name search in Kentucky to find out if your preferred business name is available to use.
· 5 min read
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How to Conduct a New Hampshire Business Search
Register your new business in New Hampshire using its database or by turning over the job to LegalZoom.
· 6 min read
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LLC vs. PC for the Solo Practice
When choosing the best way to set up your company, it's important to understand the tax repercussions and other differences between your options.
· 6 min read
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How to Get IRS Form SS-4 for Your Company
File IRS Form SS-4 to get an employer identification number (EIN) so you can hire employees, open a business bank account, or change business structures.
· 8 min read
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How to Find and Finance Franchise Opportunities
Buying a franchise is a great option to get up and running quickly—but it isn’t the only alternative to starting a business from scratch.
· 10 min read
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What Makes an LLC Different from a PLLC?
If you are a licensed professional, you may have been advised to set up a professional limited liability company. Before starting your practice, be sure you understand PLLCs, and how they differ from LLCs and other business structures.
· 6 min read
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Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
Your nonprofit can gain tax exemption, credibility, and greater public support by receiving IRS 501(c)(3) status. Learn who's eligible, what documentation you need, and how to apply.
· 10 min read
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Is It Better to Have an LLC or DBA?
Your choice will likely come down to cost and the level of liability protection you need. Find out if a DBA or LLC is right for you.
· 4 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
