Starting Your Business

You know what type of business you want to start, here's how you get it off the ground.

Is Now A Good Time To Start A Home-Based Business

Is now a good time to start a home-based business

Starting a home-based business may seem like a good idea, but should you do it in times of economic struggle? If you follow the economic news, you know that the financial world is shaky at best.  Unemployment is high (although it seems to be getting better), home foreclosures are at an almost obscene level and money is tight all over.  You might be thinking that now is not the best time to start a home-based business.  On the contrary; now is a GREAT time to get the ball rolling. There … [Read more...]

What’s In A Name

Where Do I Start

When you start your business, you have lots of things to think about.  One of the most important is the name of your business.  After all, this is how people will know your business and it is what you will build your brand around. Obviously, choosing the proper business name is quite important. Before we go too far, let me explain that your business will actually have two names.  One is the legal name of your company and the other is the business you do business under.  Allow me to … [Read more...]

Basic Tips For Starting Your Home-Based Business

Where Do I Start

No matter what type of business you decide to start, there are a few key administrative tasks you'll need to do. Decide on a business name.  This is important because this is how your customers will most likely remember you.  Try to make the name unique and "catchy," but not strange that people can't figure out what you.  Once you've decided on a name, you'll want to make sure it's original.  After all, you don't want to build your business only to have to change the name because it … [Read more...]

Corporation Vs LLC – How Do You Choose

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When you are starting a home-based business, you have a lot of things to consider.  One major consideration is what form your business will take.  Will you go with a "sole proprietorship?"  How about an LLC or corporation?  How do you know what to choose? Well, before we begin, allow me to state that I am not a lawyer and this article is not intended to render legal or financial advice.  It is for information purposes only and you are strongly cautioned to seek out advice from competent … [Read more...]