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Writing a Business Plan |
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Look ahead, plan for the resources you'll need, focus on your top priorities, and be ready for unexpected problems and opportunities. |
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Naming your Business |
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Before using a cool sounding name, it's an extremely good idea to find out if someone else already has rights to the name. |
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Leases and Rental Agreements: An Overview |
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Since you're not likely to get everything you want in a lease, get your priorities straight in your mind and focus on what's most important to you. |
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Complying with Zoning Laws |
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Is it legal to run a business in your home? The answer depends on where you live and what you do. |
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Sole Proprietorships |
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If you can sufficiently protect your business against risk by carrying adequate liability insurance, consider organizing as a sole proprietorship. |
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Should I Incorporate? |
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Incorporating takes more than just filling out a form. See what steps you'll need to take. |
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- MyCorporation.com |
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Choosing Between a Corporation and an LLC |
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The relative simplicity and flexibility of the LLC often makes it the better choice, but there are some exceptions. |
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Corporations |
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If you're concerned about limiting your personal liability for business debts, consider organizing your business as a corporation: it's a separate entity. |
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Limited Liability Companies |
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If you're concerned about limiting your personal liability for business debts, organizing your business as an LLC offers some opportunities unavailable to corporations. |
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What is a Non-Profit Corporation, and why should (or shouldn't) I form one? |
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If you organization was formed for a religious, charitable, educational, literary or scientific purpose, there may be many benefits to organizing as a nonprofit corporation. |
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Partnerships |
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If you and one or more people can sufficiently protect your business against risk by carrying adequate liability insurance, consider organizing as a partnership. |
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Getting Licenses and Permits |
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All levels of government have licensing and permit requirements. This article helps you slice your way through the bureaucratic jungle and get down to business. |
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