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5 Simple Tips to Make Your Small Business Official

May 27, 2020 By Kristie Wright

You’ve got a great idea, done the fieldwork, got your funding, and put together a plan with projections. Now you’re finally ready to launch your small business. Or are you? There are several important, practical steps that need to be taken in order to make your new venture legally compliant. Follow this roadmap to make […]

Filed Under: Making Your Business Official, Startup Tagged With: Business Name, Incorporation, Licensing

Accountant vs. CPA: The 5 Main Differences

Dec 10, 2018 By 1800Accountant

The terms “accountant” and “certified public accountant” or “CPA” are often used interchangeably. But they’re not exactly the same thing. All CPAs are accountants, but not all accountants are CPAs. Here’s a look at the five main differences between them. Education Accountants generally have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, though in reality they […]

Filed Under: Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Accounting, Business Services, Licensing

What You Need to Know: Registration State vs. Filing State

Dec 14, 2017 By Robert Steinberger

Every year that goes by, the world seems to get smaller. For anyone in the business realm, expanding out of your area can be as simple as hopping online or creating a website. When that expansion tempts franchises in the states, it’s not as simple as adding a new tab to the website. It’s important […]

Filed Under: Franchise Center Tagged With: Franchise Business, Getting Started, Licensing, Registration

Do I Need a Business License? Here’s How to Find Out

Nov 1, 2017 By Stan Huser

America loves small business. As a society, we lionize startups and entrepreneurs. And the United States has one of the world’s most business-friendly governments, with less red tape and more flexibility than most industrialized countries. But that doesn’t mean that small businesses are free of regulation. Just like you need a license to drive a […]

Filed Under: Making Your Business Official Tagged With: Getting Started, Licensing, Location

A 5-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Green Business from Scratch

Jun 10, 2016 By SmallBizClub Contributor

Every day people trash a tremendous amount of paper, plastic, metals, and other recyclable materials. While waste is essential to keep the consumer cycle rolling, it is not necessary that it ends up in a landfill. The past decade has witnessed some serious “Go Green” efforts which have created a huge market potential for environmentally […]

Filed Under: Green Initiatives Tagged With: Getting Started, Green Business, Licensing

Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights & Licensing: What’s the Difference?

Sep 3, 2015 By Robert Steinberger

Diving into the world of intellectual property can be overwhelming. Especially when it comes to protecting and monetizing your information. Before getting started, you may ask yourself these questions: Has this product been created before? How do I guard my ideas? If I put it out there, how do I prevent people from stealing my […]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Copyright, Licensing, Patent, Trademark

The Licensing Downfalls for a Business Model

Jul 15, 2015 By SmallBizClub Contributor

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When it comes to choosing between licensing and franchising, proceed with caution. Licensing works better for products or intellectual property. A perfect example is software.

Filed Under: Franchise Center Tagged With: Franchising, Licensing, Robert Steinberger

The 6 Worst Legal Mistakes Businesses Can Make

Feb 10, 2015 By SmallBizClub Contributor

Being a business owner requires making many important decisions. Making the wrong choice in certain cases could land your company in legal hot water. Below are six of the worst legal mistakes any business can make.

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: Anita Ginsburg, Incorporation, Legal Issues, Licensing, Mistakes

How to Be a Successful Serial Entrepreneur

Apr 21, 2014 By Deborah Sweeney

Running multiple businesses is not for the faint of heart—doing so requires a lot of work and dedication. But if you’re driven, motivated, and passionate about what you do and who you do it for, serial entrepreneurship might just be the next step to take your business in.

Filed Under: Creating a Plan Tagged With: DBA, Deborah Sweeney, Incorporation, Licensing, LLC, Regulations, Starting a Business

Guidelines for Home-Based Business Licenses

Apr 10, 2014 By Nellie Akalp

Whenever you’re starting a business, whether you’ll be working from home or setting up a store on Main Street, there are a number of legal considerations to explore. The specific licensing requirements vary state by state, as well as by business type.

Filed Under: Making Your Business Official Tagged With: DBA, Government, Licensing, Nellie Akalp, Regulations

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