Starting a Business
Set your business on the right path. Get help understanding your options and how you can set yourself up for continued success.
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How to Get IRS Form SS-4 for Your Company
File IRS Form SS-4 to get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) so you can hire employees, open a business bank account, or change business structures.
· 7 min read
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Small Business Grants: 20 Options to Apply for Free Funds for Your Business
No matter what kind of small business you own, there are grants available to help your business grow. Read on for details on grant options and databases.
· 12 min read
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How to Start a Cleaning Business (+ Checklist)
Looking to start a cleaning business? Read on for your no-mess, no-fuss guide to making that dream a squeaky, clean reality.
· 9 min read
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How to Franchise Your Business: 7 Steps for Small Businesses
Franchising offers a business growth, but preparation is key. Here are the seven steps businesses must take before expanding.
· 10 min read
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13 Retirement Business Ideas
Retirees have experience to draw upon and wisdom to share. Starting a business in retirement lets you generate a side income with flexible hours and business control that works for you.
· 8 min read
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Registering Your Business: A Guide for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
One of the most important steps you may need to take to legitimize your business in the legal sense is to register it.
· 7 min read
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Trademark and Patent Scams: What to Watch Out For
You may be dealing with potential intellectual property scammers that can drain your wallet with promises that are too good to be true.
· 7 min read
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Q&A with Accion Opportunity Fund CEO Luz Urrutia
The Accion Opportunity Fund CEO shares her thoughts on responsible lending, helping entrepreneurs succeed, and the vital need for business lending in underserved communities.
· 5 min read
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How to Form a North Dakota Corporation
Find out how to form a corporation in North Dakota with the details you need on registration, forms and fees, naming requirements and more.
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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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