Startup Articles

One of the first things you do as a business owner is choose a business name. Your business can operate under your legal business name. Or, you can operate your company under a trade name. So, what’s the difference? Read on to learn more about business names vs. trade names and how they contrast.

A great idea comes with great responsibility, or money. Any good businessman knows that starting a business requires more than just grit and effort. For a business idea to come to life, significant costs are incurred whether you like it or not. From your administrative operations to production costs, starting a business is like bleeding […]

Florida’s beautiful beaches, booming economy, and status as a tax-friendly state make it an attractive spot for entrepreneurs. The Sunshine State even claimed the title of the third-best state to start a business in 2024.

Are you thinking of starting a business in The Lone Star State? One of the first steps you have to take is choosing your business structure. You might structure your business as a limited liability company (LLC) for liability protection and pass-through taxation. But getting your LLC up and running takes time, effort, and a […]

Ah, location, location, location. Choosing where to open up shop is one of the first and most important decisions you’ll make when starting a business. But, location isn’t just about picking a building on a popular street corner. It’s also about selecting a state to do business in, the best state to start a business.

Maybe you started out running your business from your home or garage. Or, maybe you’re getting ready to launch a new business. Whatever the case may be, there might come a time when you need to rent an office, retail space, or warehouse. And if you do, you need to know the ins and outs […]

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you’ve probably seen the business startup checklists online and already know them like the back of your hand. Make a plan. Choose a business structure. Secure funding. Register your business name. But what about the tangible things you need to start a business, like a storefront or startup […]