One of the primary attractions of being an entrepreneur is being that feeling of being "independent". Defining yourself as an independent entrepreneur does not settle the question, though, of how you should organize and operate your business. All too ...

One of the primary attractions of being an entrepreneur is being that feeling of being "independent". Defining yourself as an independent entrepreneur does not settle the question, though, of how you should organize and operate your business. All too ...

Let's start with the good news. You've no doubt heard the statistics: that 9 out of 10 new businesses fail. Well, it turns out that census data show that about 65% of new businesses were still in operation after 4 years. As we dig a little bit deeper, t...

One of the most significant problems that businesswomen just getting starting face is getting capital to finance the growth of your business. If you're like most small business owners, you often charge expenses to your personal credit card(s). This wi...

How do you establish an effective brand? Branding--creating a distinctive corporate identity for your business--is critical to your success as an entrepreneur. You can, and must, use the process of setting up and managing your business entities to establi...

How do you establish an effective brand? Branding--creating a distinctive corporate identity for your business--is critical to your success as an entrepreneur. You can, and must, use the process of setting up and managing your business entities to establi...

-"Why should I incorporate? I can just do this business as a sole proprietor, right?" -"Isn't it complicated and expensive to form a corporation?" -"I run my business with my spouse, and we have a partnership. Why would we need to have a corporation?" ...

As you consider which legal entity or entities--corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership--you want to use for your business structure, the decisions you make will depend heavily on your current financial situation, both personal and ...

Many of us maintain the tradition of making New Year's resolutions for our personal lives. The New Year has just as special significance for our businesses too. Whether you're an experienced business owner or are just starting out (or thinking about st...

Is your business missing out on valuable tax deductions you can take for the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes?If you haven't done so already, you should definitely beat a path to the door of your local office supply store and pick up a n...