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Understanding Articles of Incorporation
If you have decided to start your own business, and have determined to form a corporation rather than another type of legal business entity, you will need to create articles of incorporation for your new business. The articles of incorporation......
5 Critical Business Licenses and Why They Are Essential
You have conducted extensive market research, drafted your business plan, completed a variety of legal documents, and finalized your mission statement. Your business is ready to open and thrive—or is it? Entrepreneurism is, at its core,......
What Is a Close Corporation?
The easiest definition of a close corporation is one that is held by a limited number of shareholders and is not publicly traded. The company is run by the shareholders and is generally exempt from many requirements of other corporations,......
Components of an Estate Plan and How to Determine What You Need
An estate plan is something that everyone should have in place. Whether you only need one estate planning document or all of them will depend on your specific situation. While you may already have one component, such as a will, it may not be......
Member-Managed vs. Manager-Managed LLCs
When setting up a business, you do not need to incorporate as a corporation if you do not want to have all of the formalities associated with a corporation. However, you are still able to benefit from most of the protections of a corporation......
Living Wills: Top 10 Facts You Should Know
It is not fun to think about, but do you know what you would want to happen if you were in an accident or became so ill you could not make decisions for yourself? And more importantly, do others know your wishes? A living will—also called an......
Top 3 Best States to Incorporate a Business
There are plenty of benefits to creating a separate business entity or corporation to run your business, from privacy to the protection of your assets. Where you form your corporation matters; some states are far more business friendly than......
10 Must-Read Business Articles for New and Existing Businesses
The Internet is a powerful research tool for expanding your horizons. In addition to learning the basics about how to run a business, the online community offers a wealth of information from some of the industry's top thinkers, experts, and......
17 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Online Business
For people who have an entrepreneurial mindset, there is incredible potential to use the Internet to create a successful business. Online businesses offer unique benefits, such as: the ability to start the company with low or no overheads; a......
C Corps and S Corps: Education 101
In today's world, choosing the type of business structure that you want for your company is an extremely important decision. There are many different components to consider by examining the advantages and disadvantages. If you have chosen the......