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Key Insights and Practical Business Tips for Beginners
Becoming a business owner is no easy task. It takes time, dedication, money, and more. Chances are, you’ll probably make a few mistakes along the way. But if you follow a few business tips for beginners, you can avoid making common startup mistakes and set yourself up for success.
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How Many Hours Do Business Owners Work? According to Studies, It’s a Lot
Thinking about starting a business but worried about how busy you’ll be? Or, have you already started a business and are wondering how many hours you should be clocking in? Either way, knowing how much other business owners work may be helpful. So, how many hours do business owners work?
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Ready to Give Back? Learn How to Start a Nonprofit Organization
Have you ever thought about giving back to the community? A nonprofit organization is a perfect way to do that. Nonprofit organizations further a sohttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-nonprofit/cial cause or provide a public benefit, like a hospital or a public school. There are several different types of nonprofit organizations to choose from. But before giving back to the […]
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First Time Filing Taxes for Small Business
The first time filing taxes for small business owners can be overwhelming.
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What Is a Corporation?
One of your first decisions as a small business owner is choosing between business structures. Your structure dictates many vital aspects of your company, including liability. To protect your personal assets from business liabilities, you may consider structuring as a corporation.
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How to Start a Seasonal Business
Are you thinking about opening a seasonal business? Prepare for the highs and lows of your first season by understanding how to start a seasonal business now.
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What Is a DBA, and Does Your Small Business Need One?
The name of your company plays a big role in your success. But, for many small businesses, legal structure limits what a business can be called. To use a name that interests consumers, you might need to register a doing business as (DBA) name. What is a DBA name?
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How to Form a C Corp
You might have considered incorporating your small business. Do you know how to form a C Corp? Forming a C Corp takes more time and money than other types of business structures. But, you are free from personal liability.
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What Is a Sole Proprietor?
A sole proprietor is an individual who owns and operates their own business. Sole proprietors fill out fewer tax forms and pay less to start their businesses.
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