There are different requirements to set up all the types of business structures. If you want to structure your business as any type of corporation, you need to create and file articles of incorporation.
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What Does An Accountant Do? Behind-the-scenes Business Heroes
August 17, 2026You may know accountants are experts at crunching numbers, and that their knowledge could be useful to your small business. But, you may not be aware of everything an accountant brings to the table. What does an accountant do, exactly?
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The 2026 Average Cost of Living by State, and Why Ignoring it Could Sink Your Business
June 5, 2026You hear about it all the time in the news, Cost of living rising! Maybe you think about it on a daily basis, Do I earn enough to cover my standard of living in my state?
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Half of Small Business Owners Skip Their Own Paycheck to Survive
May 28, 2026Owning a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. More than half (53.5%) of U.S. small business owners lose sleep over their business at least a few times a week. Nearly a third of new owners say it happens almost every night.
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The Ultimate Guide to Conducting Effective Business and Payroll Audits
May 15, 2026A nerve-wracking visit from the IRS isn’t the only type of audit out there. There are several audits you can, and should, conduct regularly. To do that, you need to know how to conduct an audit.
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2026 Sales Tax Holiday Dates: Ready, Set, Go! Mark Your Calendars
March 6, 2026For business owners in most states, collecting and remitting sales tax is part of the job description. But on select dates throughout the year, your customers can take advantage of a sales tax holiday.
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Signs You Need to Hire an Accountant for Your Small Business
March 5, 2026Accounting, taxes, and financial planning are tricky tasks to navigate, plain and simple. Thankfully, there are tools, like accounting software, you can use to streamline your responsibilities. But at some point, you might decide to hire an accountant for their professional guidance.
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How to Open a Second Business Location
March 4, 2026As you dive into expanding your company, you enter new, unfamiliar territory. Consider some of the following points on how to open a second business location.
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Looking to Expand? Here’s How to Open an Online Store for Your Brick-and-mortar
March 2, 2026It’s no secret that there’s been an increasing shift towards digital buying, which COVID-19 helped further speed up. So if you want to digitize your brick-and-mortar, learn how to open an online store.
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How to Change Your Business Structure
February 27, 2026The business entity you chose when starting your business might not be appropriate when you add on a partner, hire additional employees, or introduce new offerings. Learn how to change your business structure to adapt your small company.
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