Startup

If you have great teaching skills and subject matter knowledge, there’s a lot of money to be made in the tutoring industry—whether you’re working it as a side hustle or want to grow it as a full-time gig. The problem, though, is that it can be hard to know where to start or how toContinue reading

So you want to start a dog walking business, but you have no idea how to start. Starting any business—let alone a dog walking business—-can be hard when you’re new to all things business.   But once you arm yourself with knowledge and set a solid foundation, you can start making your dog walking dreamsContinue reading

If you want to escape the rat race, reduce the financial pressure of being laid off, or fulfill your entrepreneurial dreams, you should start your own business.  A pressure washing business may be particularly appealing to you if you want to provide a service in the local community. Plus the startup costs for this typeContinue reading

Starting a lawn care business gives you the rare opportunity to combine your entrepreneurial spirit and love for the outdoors. Despite being a competitive industry, lawn care is one of the more affordable startups that offers tons of flexibility. You can choose the services you offer, set your own schedule, decide whether you want toContinue reading

What would you say if I asked you if your business is in good standing with your state? You can’t answer that if you don’t have a certificate of good standing. Although not always necessary, a certificate of good standing is an essential document for growing businesses. Having this document ready to go makes itContinue reading

To legally register a limited liability company (LLC) at the state level you must file articles of organization. It’s one of the most important steps in the formation of an LLC. After you file your articles of organization your company is bound by the state laws under which your LLC was formed. The articles outlineContinue reading

Being self-employed comes with lots of perks. As your own boss, you don’t have to answer to anyone else, and you have complete control over your clients and your work-life balance. But as you’ll quickly learn, working for yourself also has its fair share of headaches—including taxes.  Paying taxes as a self-employed individual isn’t quiteContinue reading

What’s in a name? Well, it’s only your biggest asset in the business world. Registering your business name, in addition to fulfilling a legal requirement, affords you certain protections and establishes your credibility in the eyes of potential and current customers, partners, and employees. Precisely why it’s one of the most crucial factors to considerContinue reading