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.

What is a certificate of good standing?
You don't always need to have a certificate of good standing, but this document helps to establish your company as a legitimate venture and legally authorized to conduct business.
January 31, 2024 · 3 min read
How to start a micro-business
Whether to supplement income from a day job, pay down debt, or build wealth, adults are starting micro-businesses in large numbers, and micro-businesses are fairly easy to establish with a small monetary investment.
January 29, 2024 · 4 min read
13 simple steps to start a business
Work through this checklist and you'll have a solid foundation for building your business.
January 26, 2024 · 4 min read
Smart business ideas for a stressed-out world
The time has never been better to start a business that will help people cope with the stress in their lives. Here are a few ideas to get your wheels turning.
January 17, 2024 · 3 min read
How to start an online business in 8 steps
Starting an online business requires the same diligence as starting a brick-and-mortar business, plus some unique steps.
January 9, 2024 · 6 min read
How to start a business
Start your new business on the right foot by following these helpful steps.
January 9, 2024 · 3 min read
Businesses to start during a recession
Do recession-proof businesses exist? What types of businesses you start during a recession? Experts suggest these five start-up ideas are well-suited for periods of economic downturn because of consumer demand.
January 8, 2024 · 10 min read
What is an S corp and is it right for me?
Find out how S corp status can eliminate corporate double taxation or minimize LLC self-employment taxes.
January 3, 2024 · 4 min read
Top reasons people start their own business
Entrepreneurs cite many reasons for wanting to go into business on their own. But in one way or another, they are all dissatisfied with business as usual.
January 2, 2024 · 3 min read
How to get a California seller's permit for your business
Setting up shop and selling your products in California is an exciting adventure. But you'll need a California seller's permit to keep your business safe and profitable.
December 28, 2023 · 2 min read