Business Formation
There's more than one way to set up a business officially. Learn the differences between business types so you can pick the one that's right for you.
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Start Your Business Off Right with a Business Plan Outline
A business plan outline provides the framework for the business plan that will act as your small business blueprint. Answer these questions as you create yours.
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Small Business Owners Share Their Best Advice
Successful small business owners share the best advice they got from others when they started.
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How to Size Up the Competition
Every business has both direct and indirect competitors—knowing who they are and what they're up to give you a real competitive advantage. Size them up today.
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New Beginnings, Clean Endings: Why Year End Is a Smart Time to Open (Or Close) a Business
While not necessarily the right move for everyone, closing or opening a business before year's end has some advantages.
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File a DBA in Kentucky
If you want to do business under a different business name you’ll need to file for a DBA, or ‘doing business as.’ Find out more about how to get a DBA, how it affects your business, taxes and more.
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File a Dba in Arizona
Want to file for a trade name in Arizona but unsure how to get started? Find out how to get a trade name, how long it takes, and more.
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Opening and Operating a Franchise
Thinking of starting a business, but afraid to start from scratch? If so, open a franchise. You'll lessen the risks of starting a company while reaping the benefits of operating your own business. What is a franchise? By definition, a franchise is a legal and commercial relationship between a franchise owner and a franchise operator.
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What Are Articles of Organization?
Articles of organization establish the details about your LLC's management and operation, so be sure to include all relevant information and file with your state's secretary of state, if required.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Nonprofit Status
Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status are big business in the U.S. In 2021, 1.9 million tax-exempt organizations were employing around 12 million people—about the same as the manufacturing sector at the time. The nonprofit sector is unique in that it is composed of organizations pursuing a vast range of different activities and goals, from universities and hospitals to religious organizations and charitable organizations.
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7 Questions to Ask Your Attorney Before Starting a Business
Meeting with a small business attorney is an important way to get your business off to a good start and minimize future risks. Here are questions to ask at your first meeting.
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