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Do I need a business co-founder?

When the chemistry is just right, it’s true that going into business with others can be a blessing. But don’t think that’s the only way to do it. If you have the drive, you can succeed on your own, too.

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Pros and cons of a sole proprietorship

You’re about to enter the big bad world of owning your own business, and you’ve been advised that becoming a ‘sole trader’ is the best option for yourself. But what is a sole trader, and do the positives out way the negatives? “A sole proprietorship, also known as the sole trader or simply a proprietorship, [...]

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Starting a business in another state is a solution that has taken an almost mythic-like status in online advice pieces – a lot of business analysts sell this solution as some sort of company cure-all, a way to avoid having to sink a business’s hard earned cash into the state treasury. The reality of the [...]

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We love the internet, but a 50-state-drop-down menu is not the way to select the best state for your new company.  It’s a tax decision, and one you’re stuck with if you choose incorrectly.  Every start up faces three initial decisions: (1) Should I form a LLC or corporation?, (2) Where should I form my [...]

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Taxes and your business type

by sara on April 15, 2010

Well, Tax Day is upon us, and hopefully you’ve gotten your forms filled, your returns filed, and you’ve got a nice refund on the way. With all things fiscal in the air, it’s a good time to think about your company’s legal structure, and how that’s affecting your business tax status. There are both legal [...]

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Today we have a guest post from one of partners, The Company Corporation. Incorporating or forming an LLC is a fast, affordable and easy process. It benefits the business owner by protecting personal and family assets from the risks and debts of the business. Here are eight easy things business owners can do to make [...]

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