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  • All
  • Business Entities
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  • Discover Small Business
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  • Finance, Accounting, & Tax
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Small Business Study: Profitability Through a Business Lifetime

Key Learnings: The likelihood of profitability rises every year a business remains in operation. While the age of the business plays a big role in profitability, the age of the business owner doesn’t. Equity financing methods such as Rollovers for…
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How to Start a Cleaning Business

Quick Steps to Start a Cleaning Business: Structure your business. Will you buy a franchise or start an independent business? Will you hire employees? Will you focus on residential or commercial cleaning or both? Learn about and pursue your funding…
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Franchise Financing through SBA Loans

The SBA Loan Process in Three Steps Filling out application paperwork. SBA loan applications can be lengthy. The application usually asks for detailed information about personal and financial history, tax documents, financial declarations, business tax returns, and a business plan.…
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Life Insurance for SBA Loans: Getting the Right Coverage

Before a bank approves your SBA loan, it is going to ask you for a life insurance policy. Getting the right coverage can be a headache — here's our advice.
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What Are ROBS Prohibited Transactions?

If you have funds set aside in a retirement account, chances are you’ve heard of prohibited transactions: the use of retirement funds for purposes that don’t meet the criteria set forth by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Prohibited transactions can…
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C Corporation Series Part Three: C Corp Comparisons

Over the last few months, we have defined C Corporations and what entrepreneurs need to know about registering as a C Corporation. As our series on C Corps draws to a close, there are still a few odds and ends…
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When Coworking Doesn’t Work for Your Small Business

If coworking works for you, keep with it. But what happens when it’s not? When you start a business of your own, even before you look to acquire clients, your first focus will be on how to launch and run…
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The Guide to Veterans’ Small Business Ownership 

Contents: Resources for Transitioning from Active Duty to Business Ownership Health Insurance Education and Training Networking Opportunities Small Business Financing Options for Veterans Veteran-Specific Grants and Loans Additional Veteran Financing Options Resources for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Government Contracts Patriot Boot…
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How Do I Buy an Existing Small Business?

Steps to Buy a Small Business: When you’ve found the business you want to buy, assess the business environment that it will be operating in. Understand what makes the business successful so that you can replicate that success. Perform due…
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C Corporation Series Part Two — How to Register as A C Corporation

Key Takeaways: To file as a C Corporation, you’ll need a business name and a filled out Form 1120. Depending on your state, you’ll also need to pay a filing fee and publish a notice of intent. You can learn…
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