Monthly Archives: June 2010

LLC compliance made simple

Keeping a limited liability company compliant within state regulations can be a headache. While regulations can be different from state to state, many are similar. The state of Arizona has issued a list detailing a number of ways LLC owners often make mistakes.

Registration scam targeting corporations

Officials in Arkansas are warning small business owners about a new business registration scam that many companies have reported to the state.

California budget problems wreaking havoc on business filing times

Continued budget problems have led California’s Secretary of State to announce increased wait and processing times for business filings, record requests and notary processing.

Washington state streamlining processes, but raising fees

Starting later this summer, the state of Washington is reducing fees for some filing processes, while increasing fees on others.

West Virginia takes filing services on the road

The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office recently helped dozens of business incorporations file their annual reports by setting up a mobile office in the North Central region of the state.

Kansas changes multiple filing regulations effective July 1

Kansas has changed multiple filing regulations – effective on July 1 – that may affect those creating new business incorporations in the state.

Legislation would create ‘Small Business Administration for nonprofits’

A bill proposed by Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum would create a 16-member bipartisan council to represent nonprofit organizations in Washington D.C., according to the Nonprofit Times.

IRS HIRE Act Webinar Coming on July 8

Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, two new tax benefits are available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers (“qualified employees”). 

Growing number of entrepreneurs using retirement savings to finance a small business

Many entrepreneurs are exploiting a tax law loophole by rolling over their 401(k) retirement accounts to help finance their new small business.

San Francisco business climate improving

According to a new survey, executives and small business owners in San Francisco are more confident in the future of the region’s economy than they have been in the last five years.