Maybe running your company as a sole proprietorship was perfectly fine in the past, but if your business has been steadily adding more clients, working with more vendors, or expanding in some other way, it might be time to change your business structure. By either forming an LLC or incorporating your business, you’ll help protect your personal assets from your…
Nellie Akalp
A Clear Guide to What a Registered Agent Really Is and Does
“Registered agent”…yes, yet another piece of entrepreneurial vocabulary that you’ve probably heard tossed around or will hear as you start or incorporate your business. Chances are, however, you may not have gotten a good explanation of what it is or whether or not your small business might need one. I want to cut through that hazy lack of clarity right…
5 Myths About Registering Your Business
Registering your business is an essential part of establishing the legal foundation of your business. It’s a relatively easy process, but first-time and experienced entrepreneurs alike can get derailed and end up paying more in fees and penalties, or even risk non-compliance with the state. If you’re starting a business, here are the five most popular misconceptions surrounding registering a business….
How to Stay Competitive in a Saturated Market
While you might have been one of few players in your niche several years ago, you’re finding it more challenging to fight for business in a crowded market. There are more competitors to stand out against, and others might win out simply because they’re cheaper. Don’t fret if you want to start a business and the market is saturated. The good news…
3 Ways to Protect Your Brand’s Intellectual Property
I’m big on taking measures to protect your company. There are lots of ways to do that, and if you’re talking about intellectual property — think: your brand name, logo, slogan, even social media username — there are several options that will keep your brand safe.
How Much it Costs to Incorporate a Business in All 50 States
With so much buzz around the question of “what’s the best state to incorporate in?” it’s understandable that you’d be curious about how much it costs to incorporate in the state of your choice. But before we dive into the costs for incorporation in each state, let’s first tackle the subject of where to incorporate. Delaware and Nevada are probably the states…
How to Form an LLC for Non Resident Aliens
One of the perks of the LLC business structure over the S Corp — at least for entrepreneurs who aren’t US citizens — is that you don’t have to be a citizen to form one. If you want to start a business in the United States — or even open an office here — the LLC is the ideal business…