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Information on Your Business Startup Process
You have decided to start a new business but you don't know where to begin. Here is all the information you need to get started. This section takes you through all the applications and filings and organizational decisions you will need to make so you can start your business.
Frequently Asked Questions About Forming a Limtied Liability Company (LLC)
Here are some frequently asked questions about forming a limited liability company, including questions about operating agreements, costs to form an LLC, and registering the LLC with a state.
How Do I Determine my Company's Fiscal Year?
How to determine the date for your company's fiscal year end.
First Steps to Starting a Business
New business owners are often overwhelmed with the tasks and steps for business start-up. But there
How Do I Create a Marketing Plan for My Business Start-up?
How to create a marketing plan for a business startup
What is the Simplest Way to Start a Business? What is the Minimum I Need to Do?
What is a simple way to start a small business?
Starting a Business as an Independent Contractor
Whether you are a writer, an engineer, a consultant, or any number of other independent working positions, you are an independent contractor. This means you are self-employed. You should take the steps to set up a business entity. Here's why you should do that and the tasks you need to start your business.
Why Should I Create an Independent Contracting Business?
Working for yourself means you are self-employed, as a contractor or independent contractor. Here is why you should set up a business entity.
Do I Need a D/B/A (Fictitious Name) for a Limited Liability Company?
A D/B/A (or fictitious name statement) is required for any business that operates under a name other than the official name of the business.
Creating a Unique Selling Proposition for Your Business Startup
What makes your small business unique and special? You will need to create a description of your business to set it apart from competitors. Here are the factors to consider.
Steps to Business Startup
Here are the steps you need to take and the important decisions you will need to make in order to start your new business.
When Does a Business Start?
When does a business start? What determines when a business starts?
Starting a Business in Your Home
This article will explore the tax and legal issues involved with setting up a business in your home.
Business Start-up and Taxes
You can deduct start-up costs up to $5,000 your first year in business, and you can also amortize (spread out) other start-up costs over the first 15 years you are in business. Get information on how much you can deduct and when, what costs are deductible, and what happens if you don't go into business after all.
What is the Difference Between a "Responsible Party" and a "Nominee"?
Explains the difference between a responsible party and a nominee on a company's Employer ID application (Form SS-4).
Introducing a Free Online Course - "Guide to Types of Business"
If you are starting a business, or if your business tax situation has changed, you may need to decide on a business type. This course provides information on corporations, llcs, partnerships, s corporations, and sole proprietorship businesses. The free online course explains the factors to look for when selecting a business type, and gives...