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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10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Pitching to Business Investors
These mistakes that can readily be avoided with a bit of preparation.
· 4 min read
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How to Create a Subsidiary Company
Properly forming a subsidiary company can allow you to grow your business while minimizing risk to the parent company—and allow both entities to thrive.
· 3 min read
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Can a Nonprofit Also Have a For-Profit Division?
Covering your nonprofit's shortfall with for-profit income runs the nasty risk of losing your tax-exempt status, but there are ways to do it legally.
· 4 min read
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Tips for Entrepreneurs Pitching to Investors
Pitching to investors is an important step for businesses seeking outside funding at any stage—startup or otherwise. Here are five tips from the pros that will help you nail it.
· 3 min read
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How Hispanic Small Businesses Test Their Business Ideas
Hispanic small business owners share how they put their income-generating ventures to the test.
· 5 min read
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How to Find the Best Startup Ideas
Ideas for great new businesses are all around you, if you just know where to look.
· 4 min read
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How to Register a Business
When you form a new business, you’ll probably have to register with state or local authorities. Find out about the different types of business registrations and the requirements for each.
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How to Form a Virginia Corporation
Starting a corporation in Virginia? Get information about the registration requirements, the forms you’ll need, information about fees, naming requirements, and more.
· 4 min read
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10 Mistakes New Business Owners Make
Don't let your enthusiasm prevent you from taking the time to plan your business strategy and protect yourself legally or financially.
· 4 min read
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How to Form a Vermont Corporation
Ready to form a corporation in Vermont but unsure how to get started? Find out how to file the paperwork, how much it costs, rules about naming your corporation, and more.
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