Structuring your company is one of the first and most impactful decisions you will make when starting your business. But, deciding the best business structure for small business can be a challenge. Before you randomly pick a business structure out of a hat, get to know how each type of entity can affect your small […]
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When you start a business, you are responsible for choosing a business structure. One structure you can select is a limited liability company, or LLC.
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Have you ever donated to a charity? What about a hospital or school? If so, you may have given to a nonprofit. But, what is a nonprofit? And, how do they work? Get the answers to all of your burning questions below.
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It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that family-owned business is synonymous with American business. Eighty-seven percent of American businesses are family owned. You read that right: 87%. That means that family-owned businesses employ a huge portion of the U.S. workforce, 62% to be exact. And to top things off, family-owned businesses make up 64% […]
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Running a business is always a risk. The risk of a lawsuit or bankruptcy can scare many would-be business owners before they even get started. These risks don’t have to affect you personally, but they may depending on how you structure your business. Limited liability protects an individual’s assets in the case of a lawsuit […]
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Americans love talking about their favorite mom-and-pop shops. When we use the term mom-and-pop, we’re talking about a spouse-owned business. A spouse-owned business gives new meaning to “for richer and poorer” (and “till death do us part!”). According to Harvard Business Review, three million businesses in the U.S. are spouse-owned. This type of business also […]
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You’ve finally come up with the perfect business. Now, it’s time to structure it. And if you’re torn between sole proprietorship vs. LLC (limited liability company) you might be wondering what business entity best fits your needs.
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You’ve decided to start a business. Er … is it a hobby? How do you know if you’re making a little side money from a hobby or running a full-fledged business? Does it matter? Well, the IRS cares about whether you have a business vs. hobby, so you should, too.
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The average cost to start a business is less than $10,000. But, every business is different. So if you have a million-dollar business idea, you probably want to know what it’s going to cost you. How much does it cost to start a business, exactly?
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Owning a business may mean that you are self-employed. But, the IRS has rules about which business owners are self-employed and which are not. Basically, all self-employed individuals are business owners, but not all business owners are self-employed. So, what are the types of self-employment?
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