Starting Your Business (7)
Starting your Business provides information on the steps you will need to take to set up your business and selecting your legal form. Also included is information about buying a business or franchise and setting up a home business or online business.
Financing Your Startup (7)
Are you ready to start your business but you don't know how to finance it? Learn how to prepare your personal finances before you look for funding and how to find funding for your startup, from banks to angel investors. You will need a business plan to take along with you; learn how to prepare and present a great plan.
Business Organization Types (13)
Before you start your new business you need to determine the type of business organization you will have, and you probably have many questions about this topic. Will you be a Sole Proprietor? An LLC? Will you incorporate? What is the difference between a Sub-chapter S corporation and an LLC? What about a Professional Corporation? Here is the information you need.
Business Taxes (22)
Worried about filing and paying your business taxes? You can find all the information you need about business taxes here, from tax season forms and processes, to filing an extension, to finding more deductions, to avoiding audits. Learn about sales and real estate taxes, and get information on where to look for state and local tax information.
Business Tax Deductions A-Z (17)
What tax deductions can you take to reduce your business taxes? Go through this list and find the ones that can save you money. Learn how to minimize taxes by taking deductions on business travel, meals and entertainment, employee benefits, and, of course, depreciation.
Business Accounting Records (7)
Get control of your business record keeping system. This section will show you how to set up your accounting and record keeping system, how to create and read important business reports. Find out how to set up debit/credit card processing for payments. Finally, you will learn how to set up a billing and collection system to bring in receivables to keep your business profitable.
Finding a Business Location (7)
Finding a business location involves much work and many decisions. This section has answers to your questions about leasing a business space, buying a building, or working from home.
Resolving Business Disputes (5)
As a business owner, you will likely find yourself considering whether to take an issue to an attorney or you may find yourself at the receiving end of a lawsuit. Here are some tips to help you minimize legal fees, to help you decide whether to sue, and to understand legal processes. You will also find information about giving a deposition or expert testimony in a lawsuit.
Employee Law and Taxes (11)
You need employees in your business, but you can't afford to miss paying them, and there are many laws to consider. Learn about major federal employment laws. Find information on payroll setup and payroll taxes. Learn the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. Find out how to create an employee handbook and set up employee benefits.
Copyrights and Trademarks (6)
Businesses today must take care to protect important copyrights, trademarks, and patents, and to keep from violating the rights of others in these areas. Here is the essential information you need to know about these important issues.
End or Sell Your Business (6)
Sometimes businesses close. What do you need to do if you decide to close your business or to declare bankruptcy? This section includes information on filing for business bankruptcy. It also incorporates information on sale or end of different business organization forms, including partnerships, corporations, LLCs and sole proprietorships.
Common Business Terminology (139)
Here is a glossary of common business law, tax, insurance, and financial terms.
State and Local Information (11)
Here is a checklist of state and local government sources of information for businesses.
