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  • articleChoosing a Type of Nonprofit Organization

    …a common or community treasury that is used to hold funds from business operations. These organizations are religious in nature, and members must belong to a church or church group…

  • articleTop 6 Legal Documents for Startups

    …corporation. If you want flexibility in the way you manage the business and share profits, a limited liability company, or LLC, may be a better choice. To form a corporation …

  • articleUnderstanding Your Trademark License Agreement

    …only to the extent of the covered mark. In contrast, franchising a business is broader. Franchise agreements establish additional controls and interdependencies between the franchisor and franchisee, governing how the…

  • articleWhat Is a Living Trust?

    …time of death and how they were distributed among your beneficiaries. The disadvantages of using a living trust There are also a number of disadvantages to using a living trust…

  • articleDifferences Between Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, and Corporation

    …taxes one has to pay and how income is reported. Sole proprietorships are pass-through entities . Much like a limited liability company, a sole proprietor's business earnings and expenses…

  • articleRunning an LLC from Home

    …s always a good idea to take advantage of the resources you have at your disposal. Here are a few more ways that starting your business from your home makes…

  • articleBuilding a Workplace Harassment Policy that Keeps You and Your Employees Safe

    …or local requirements need to be incorporated into your written policy. Your state's department of labor is a good resource for state-specific guidance. How does your policy affect…

  • article17 Types of Lawyers and What They Can Do for You

    …Handle legal matters related to employee relations and contracts Mediate and resolve disputes with other businesses  Social Security disability lawyer These lawyers advise individuals on how to apply for and…

  • articleWho Legally Owns a Corporation?

    …How to find out who owns a corporation Finding out who owns a corporation can help you understand its leadership and operations—but it’s easier for public companies than…

  • articleFile a DBA in Idaho

    …instructions for how to conduct a business name search. Some types of names are not allowed under Idaho law, including names with the words "corporation," "incorporated,"…