Registering a Business Name
Many business owners (startups and veterans alike) may find the requirements to register a business in their state surprising. When a business owner starts their business and chooses to form an entity,...
View ArticleExit Planning Starts When You Launch Your Startup
Jim Beach, author and serial entrepreneur, interviewed Exit Promise founder Holly Magister on his radio show School for Startups Radio. We want to share some of the insights from that interview here on...
View ArticleWhat Type of Business Entity is Right for Your Business?
Jim Beach, author and serial entrepreneur, interviewed Exit Promise founder Holly Magister on his radio show School for Startups Radio. We want to share some of the insights from that interview here on...
View ArticleWhat Types of Business Entities Can an LLC Own?
Business owners generally want to protect their personal assets from claims, lawsuits and certain other business liabilities associated with their business. That’s why when a serial entrepreneur adds...
View ArticleArticles of Incorporation
When starting a new business, there are a few steps you’ll need to take in order to officially incorporate the business within its state. Usually the first step is creating and filing Articles of...
View ArticleLLC vs S Corp
Your business’s corporate structure will significantly impact a number of issues – including exposure to liability, financing and growth, the number of shareholders, the rate and manner in which you...
View ArticleSole Proprietorship vs LLC
Understanding the differences between a sole proprietorship and an LLC (Limited Liability Company) is essential for any business owner – but especially important for a business owner trying to decide...
View ArticleChoose the Best Business Entity for your New Business
A business entity is the separate legal business structure under which a business operates which is distinct from the individual or individuals who own the business. In the eyes of the law, a business...
View ArticleHow to Get Money to Start a Business
Sourcing money for your startup often comes from angel investors or friends and family. These investors are early-stage investors who invest in startups often based solely on a relationship with the...
View ArticleSAFE Instruments
A S.A.F.E. is an acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity” and is a financial instrument used to raise startup capital. It was popularized by the startup accelerator Y Combinator and is...
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