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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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.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 3 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
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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.
· 3 min read
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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.
· 3 min read
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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.
· 4 min read
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Why Some Hispanic Small Businesses Choose to Incorporate
Deciding to incorporate is a big decision, but it can also serve as a sign of legitimacy.
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