Business formation myths debunked

According to the Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, American consumers' expectations about the markets improved dramatically last month. This might mean the time is right to start a business. The San Francisco Chronicle's insight on startup myths might make a new business ventures seem more manageable.

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Startups may need a lift beyond angel investor funds in 2010

Senator Dodd recently proposed legislation that might significantly reduce the number of credible angel investors in the United States. Now, a report from the Center for Venture Research at the University of New Hampshire indicates that entrepreneurs may not notice a significant difference as investor funding declined in 2009.

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Incorporate now and save time and money later

A lot of businesspeople think their great idea is all they need to find business success. But successful ventures also require careful planning. With business incorporation, entrepreneurs might find developing companies benefit from the necessary long-term planning that comes with the process of business formation.

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Companies consider implications of health reform for small business

In light of the historic healthcare reform recently passed, many families and young professionals are investigating how their medical coverage will change. At the same time, many businesses are considering how their taxes might change. A report for the Wall Street Journal suggests the reform might be costly for businesses at first. Verizon Communications, for […]

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Business owners breed legacies with business incorporation

When Carl Chuzy – the founder of Carl Chuzy Co. – died, his Lincoln Towncar remained parked outside his office, his company kept its founder’s name and his successors enjoyed a successful business with Chuzy’s loyal clientele. By retaining all of these aspects of the business, the real-estate company was able to outlive its founder. […]

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LLC: More than a Prestigious Suffix

When entrepreneurs consider business formation, LLC is usually one the of the most common structures chosen. Adding the suffix to a business name comes with a level of prestige that can win investors’ and clients’ trust. But this entity has a lot more to offer entrepreneurs. BusinessInsider.com reports that filing an LLC for a business […]

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