It's that time of year again. The holidays haven't quite passed us by, but you might already be considering your 2017 resolutions. While health, fitness and personal productivity are all great goals for the New Year, don't forget to set some resolutions for your...
2 mistakes you might be making in forming your business
Forming a new business is exciting, so it's easy to get caught up in handling the fun stuff and forget about all the tedious details. Those details are what can end up making or breaking your business, and here are two major mistakes that many new business owners...
Should you trademark your new logo or brand name?
If you come up with and publish a new brand name or logo -- and you've used the appropriate processes to file for a business license and register your business -- you are afforded some legal protection already. You might also have some copyright protection related to...
What are some negatives to launching your own company?
People often extol the virtues of starting your own business. You become your own boss, you set your own schedule and you can do what you love for a living, which all sounds wonderful. It can be wonderful, but you also have to be willing to put in a lot of hard work...
Should you look for a location to start your business?
One of the mistakes many new business owners make is opening a stand-alone location right away. If you aren't going to have walk-up business or serve in the retail or restaurant niche, consider carefully whether you need a business location. This can be one of the...
Some good steps for starting a new business
You're tired of the corporate grind and ready to branch out on your own, but you're flustered by the statistics that indicate new companies have an uphill battle. While you can't do anything to guarantee your business idea will make it, you can take steps to ensure...
Seeking help getting into the business of doing good
So, you've got a great idea for how to help people, and you can't wait to snag a name, launch a business and start fundraising to support your efforts. We know it can be an exciting time, but we also think it's important to slow down and ensure all the details are in...
Does your new business need insurance?
One of the things many small business owners overlook when launching a new company is insurance. On the other side of the fence, those that don't overlook insurance might buy too much insurance, spending valuable money on protection that isn't really warranted....
What are some resources for women starting businesses?
Did you know that state and national resources are available to new business owners? The Small Business Administration, as well as organizations such as SCORE, offer advice and help with business planning, formation and finance. Some of these organizations offer...
You can focus on building and forming your business legally
If you plan to form a business, there are a few things you need to do first. You'll need to decide what kind of business you're going to be, first. Are you planning a partnership, S Corporation, cooperative, Limited Liability Company, corporation or sole...