How to Maintain Your Small Business’s Corporate Status

How to Maintain Your Small Business’s Corporate Status

There are many benefits that can be derived from incorporating a small business. For one thing, you get protection for your personal assets by separating them from your business. You also get a number of tax benefits, including deductions that can only be taken by corporations. But these benefits only continue as long as you […]

What to Do When a Business Partnership Fails

What to Do When a Business Partnership Fails

Since half of all marriages in the US end in divorce, should it really be a surprise that business partnerships often do not work out? There are so many things that can come between business partners, for example: One partner may feel that he or she is carrying all of the weight of business operations […]

Is an LLC the Right Business Formation for Your New Company?

Is an LLC the Right Business Formation for Your New Company

If you have an idea for a small business, you may wonder whether it is worth it to form an LLC or if you should just make it a sole proprietorship. First, let’s address what an LLC is. It stands for Limited Liability Company. It is a legal structure that allows you to be a […]

What Is an S Corporation (and Is It for You)?

What Is an S Corporation (and Is It for You)

Incorporating can have some great benefits for a small business owner. However, it is important to understand the different types of corporate formations and whether or not they will meet your personal business needs. Here are some things you should know about an S corp. What Is an S Corporation? Organizing your business as an […]

Small Business Owners FAQ: Do I Need an EIN?

Small Business Owners FAQ: Do I Need an EIN?

A lot of small business owners ask this question. The answer is given away by the name, but you have to know what the initials stand for. EIN means employer identification number. With that in mind, it becomes clear that this number is only for employers. So the real question you have to ask yourself […]

Considerations When Purchasing a Small Business in California

Considerations When Purchasing a Small Business in California

So you want to be a small business owner but you don’t want to start from scratch? Buying an existing business can be a good option. However, there are a few considerations when you purchase an existing business in California. Here are some things to watch out for. Seller’s permit – The seller’s permit doesn’t […]