Starting a Business
Set your business on the right path. Get help understanding your options and how you can set yourself up for continued success.
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What Is a Benefit Corporation?
All corporations strive to be profitable, but benefit corporations also strive to improve society and the environment.
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What Is a Corporate Kit and Do I Need One?
There are many documents involved in incorporating your company. A corporate kit is one way to organize and store those documents.
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What Does the Secretary of State Do?
If you’re starting a business you’ve likely heard of the Secretary of State. What is the Secretary of State? Why is the office so important to business formation? Find out how this government office helps you start a business.
· 3 min read
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Simple Steps to Start a Business
Work through this checklist, and you'll have a solid foundation for building your business.
· 5 min read
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How Are Profits Split in an LLC?
LLCs offer a great advantage in addition to ease of formation and personal protections: flexible pass-through profit distribution.
· 3 min read
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How to Form a Single-Member LLC (SMLLC)
If you’re the sole owner of your business, a single-member LLC can help protect you from liability. Learn about the advantages of a single-member LLC and how to set one up.
· 5 min read
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Why You Shouldn't Form an LLC Outside of Your Home State
Forming an LLC outside of your home state often creates more headaches than it cures.
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The Definition of an LLC Managing Member
If you're deciding whether your LLC should be member-managed or manager-managed, first learn what an LLC managing member does and consider the tax implications.
· 3 min read
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Structuring Your Nonprofit: The Differences Between Incorporation and LLC
Founders of small nonprofits are increasingly turning to LLC business structures rather than incorporating. Here's why it makes sense—and how to do it.
· 4 min read
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Starting Up: Which State Is a Good Fit to Form Your LLC?
Different states offer different incentives for LLCs filing in those states. For some startups, it might be useful to shop around before filing.
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