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.

How to conduct a Georgia business search
Georgia business owners should register their businesses with the state to ensure they have proper protections. An important part of this process is to search for and register your business name.
May 2, 2024 · 6 min read
How to conduct a Texas business search
When establishing a business in Texas, conducting a thorough business name search is essential to avoid any costly legal disagreements with an already existing corporation. Follow the steps for a successful business entity search.
May 2, 2024 · 4 min read
How to conduct a Delaware business search
Conducting a Delaware business search will ensure that the name you've chosen for your potential business has not already been chosen. The process is important for state compliance and online brand identity.
May 2, 2024 · 3 min read
Bliss Beauty Bar owner offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs
A LegalZoom customer and owner of a day spa in Londonderry, N.H., shares her journey to becoming a business owner.
April 23, 2024 · 3 min read
Launching and managing a business
Getting a business up and running is both exhilarating and exhausting. Some simple strategies can keep it fun—without pushing you to the limit.
April 18, 2024 · 4 min read
How are profits split in an LLC?
LLCs offer a great advantage in addition to ease of formation and personal protections: flexible pass-through profit distribution.
April 18, 2024 · 3 min read
Top 6 legal documents for startups
The biggest risk of failure for your startup happens right at the start—not setting up a viable legal foundation. Here's how to get those legal ducks in a row.
April 17, 2024 · 4 min read
How to buy a business
Be careful if you're thinking about buying an existing business. Make sure you know why it's for sale and if it's worthy of the asking price.
April 17, 2024 · 18 min read
How to hire your first employees
Hiring your first employees doesn't have to be difficult. You just need to know the steps to go through prior to the interview to get started.
April 17, 2024 · 14 min read
Millennial moms are using fresh ideas and tech to create winning businesses
Balancing spreadsheets and soccer practices, today's mompreneurs are using technology to create thriving businesses.
April 12, 2024 · 3 min read