A limited liability company is born when the articles of organization are filed with the Secretary of State’s office. In some states they are called the certificate of organization or certificate of formation. Before you file your articles of organization and formally create an LLC there are a few things to consider.
Starting a business doesn’t have to be an overwhelming process. By following a few simple steps you can quickly and painlessly get your new venture off the ground and begin to see your ideas give birth to business success. The following are some basic steps to guide you through the process of starting a company.
A limited liability company is very much like a partnership but it carries with it the legal protection often associated with a corporation. An LLC protects personal assets like a corporation but with more flexibility to operate minus the operational burdens of a corporation. It is basically a hybrid type of business structure. While the […]
You’ve been thinking about starting your own business for months now. You know exactly what you want to do and how to do it but you can’t seem to move beyond the idea phase. If this sounds like what you are going through you are not alone. Far too many people sit on the sidelines […]
You’ve got a business idea and the drive to make it become a reality. You’ve thoroughly researched your market and how your services will fit into it. Then you sat down and created the business plan, perfecting and polishing it until it is a sight to behold. Yet you wonder what more you can do […]
If you’re like most entrepreneurs, your startup could use more money. You haven’t opened your doors yet but your plans require more money than you have so you’re going to have to pinch some pennies. Here are a few ways to cut some expenses and save money before your business opens.
You know the saying—“nice guys finish last”, but as an entrepreneur that probably isn’t the case. Sure, you have to be an astute negotiator and a salesperson who is willing to work for the sale but there are plenty of reasons to be known as the nice guy (or woman) to your customers.
Retiring from work is not what it used to be. Longer life expectancies translate into a couple of decades or more of retirement…and not just for individuals who retire young. Making productive use of free time during retirement has led many people to start new businesses.