So, the business of your dreams is finally within your reach. Maybe you’ve even arranged your financing so all that’s left is to research what it takes to run a successful operation. Part of that research is investigating the most common small business problems that arise during the first few…
Women-owned businesses account for 31 percent of all privately-held firms in the United States, according to the National Association of Women Business Owners. While this is far from equal gender representation, the number of women in business continues to increase every year. – To learn more…
For those who want to start a business for themselves, one of the biggest decisions besides what kind of business to buy is when to make the leap. It can be nerve-wracking to think of leaving a secure job and income to endure the risks (and rewards) of business ownership. Fortunately, the stars…
Whether it was tackling increases to state wages, adopting new technologies or understanding federal tax changes, the last year dealt small business owners their fair share of challenges. Fortunately, it was also a year of marked economic strength, giving entrepreneurs confidence to start, buy or…
It’s been a wild ride in Congress the past couple of months as the Trump administration and Republican majorities in the House and Senate pushed through a tax reform bill that will be beneficial to most small businesses and even more favorable to larger corporations. On Dec. 22, President Trump…
C corporations, which are required for 401(k) business financing, have many benefits that make them the business entity of choice for some tax professionals, including a lowered corporate tax rate under the 2018 tax reform legislation. In the process of using your retirement funds to open a…
LLC or Corporation? What about a Sole Proprietorship or a Partnership? What’s the difference between an S Corporation and a C Corporation? And what about B Corporations — what are those, again? Entrepreneurs that start a small business know that one of the key components to its success lies in…
Big Frog was founded in 2007 and has been offering franchises since 2008. Based in Florida, Big Frog is a custom-design t-shirt company with 80 franchises in the country as of 2017. Big Frog promotes itself as a creative and fun environment for franchisors, and advertises as “not just a business,…
There’s no better time than the end of the year to reflect on your goals — both those that were achieved as well as the ones still on your to-do list. Starting a business is a big goal that can’t be rushed, but if you’re regularly putting business ownership off until next year, it’s time…
