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.

What Is an Agent for Service of Process?
Corporations, LLCs and other business entities must have an agent for service of process. Find out what an agent does and why you need one.
January 31, 2024 · 4 min read
What you should know about zoning laws
If you plan to operate your business out of your house, it's a good idea to know how your local zoning laws apply to you.
January 31, 2024 · 3 min read
How to Start a Micro-Business
Whether to supplement income from a day job, pay down debt, or build wealth, adults are starting micro-businesses in large numbers, and micro-businesses are fairly easy to establish with a small monetary investment.
January 29, 2024 · 4 min read
Smart business ideas for a stressed-out world
The time has never been better to start a business that will help people cope with the stress in their lives. Here are a few ideas to get your wheels turning.
January 17, 2024 · 3 min read
How to spot business opportunities in a down economy
Where can you find gaps in the market that consumers will respond to even when the economy is volatile?
January 16, 2024 · 4 min read
Businesses to start during a recession
Do recession-proof businesses exist? What types of businesses you start during a recession? Experts suggest these five start-up ideas are well-suited for periods of economic downturn because of consumer demand.
January 8, 2024 · 10 min read
Top reasons people start their own business
Entrepreneurs cite many reasons for wanting to go into business on their own. But in one way or another, they are all dissatisfied with business as usual.
January 2, 2024 · 3 min read
How to get a California seller's permit for your business
Setting up shop and selling your products in California is an exciting adventure. But you'll need a California seller's permit to keep your business safe and profitable.
December 28, 2023 · 2 min read
Registered agent in Texas
When you start a new business having a registered agent will keep your business organized and make sure that you never miss your important paperwork. Let's take a look at registered agents in the Lone Star State.
December 27, 2023 · 4 min read
Turning your template into a custom employee handbook
Most companies create their employee handbook from a template. Here's how to turn that template into your own customized handbook.
December 5, 2023 · 4 min read