You do not have to take any formal steps with the state to begin conducting business. Many people simply begin offering a service, and start receiving money in exchange for that service. You could continue operations as a sole proprietor (one owner) or general partnership (more than one owner) indefinitely. There is no requirement to […]
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Companies of all types and sizes will have confidential information that arises in the course of business that is vital to the company’s success. It is generally necessary to share certain information with employees or partnering companies and contractors, which presents the risk they will expose the information or use it to their own benefit.
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When you start a business, you have many decisions to make. What entity will you choose? Do you need a commercial space? Will you hire employees? What will be the terms of your operating agreement? While each decision gets you closer and closer to successful operations, you might not take time to consider every necessary
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Many business owners cannot do everything themselves, especially as the enterprise grows. Whether you have too much work for yourself or you need help from someone with specialized skills, hiring one or more employees can be an exciting step for a business owner. However, employees come with many additional compliance issues and responsibilities. It is
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One of the most important parts of starting a business is choosing the right business entity. Some of the issues that your choice can affect are your ability to raise capital, your personal liability for business debts, and the governance of your organization. As a result, it’s absolutely critical that you consult with an attorney
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In any commercial marketplace, there are bound to be multiple companies vying for the same piece of the consumer loyalty pie. Even if you think that your particular good or service is unique, there are likely to be at least a handful of others that are offering something similar. If you want to build a
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