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Created under state law, an LLC affords the protections that keep you safe from personal liability. The benefit of this is that your business can receive the same limited liability protections a corporation receives, but it is an easier process to attain LLC status and an LLC offers the flexibility of a partnership. If you are thinking about forming an LLC, here are some considerations to bear ... Read More

It might seem counterintuitive that a big company would be interested in being more like a smaller company, especially when startups are striving to reach that higher level of success. So, what are startups doing that bigger companies should emulate? A recent article in Entrepreneur discusses the idea that bigger companies, while they may have greater resources, are slower to grow. As the ar... Read More

When running a small business, many entrepreneurs have the goal of eventually selling their product to a big company. But how do they reach this goal? The Associated Press recently reported that many small business owners accomplish their goal of being picked up by larger companies by doing things the old-fashioned way. This means lots of traveling and face-to-face meetings with companies to... Read More

When it comes to starting a small business, there's a lot of ground to cover, and you will inevitably find yourself doing a lot of work just to get started. While your to-do list may already be overflowing, it's important to be aware of the important things you may not be doing that could spell trouble for your business. According to a recent SmallBizTrends.com article, 8 out of 10 businesse... Read More

In the past, starting a business required a relatively large expenditure on infrastructure. You needed a storefront, or at least some place to set up shop where people could see the company's products or services. You probably needed to consult with a bank for funding or rely on the generosity of friends and family. Reaching your target consumer often involved being in the same geographic locat... Read More

If you're unsatisfied at work, you're not alone. According to a Gallup poll, just 30 percent of American employees are engaged and motivated at work. The reasons range from unhappiness with their bosses, to stress over hours, to simply not being inclined towards an office structure. The ultimate takeaway is the same: for many people, a traditional office environment isn't working. So, why... Read More