What Makes a City Great for Startups?
What Makes a City Great for Startups? You’ve heard what they said about New York—“If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!” Well,…
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Who to Hire – Independent Contractors vs. Employees
Congratulations! You have started a business and things are going well- so far. You are growing, and growth usually only leads to one thing- you need to hire someone to help you…
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More Details About Licensing & Seller’s Permits for New Businesses
If you are starting a new business, you should make sure that you take care of all of the little details that need done when you start a business. One of these details is making…
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The Importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements When Seeking Business Partnerships
Are you thinking of entering a partnership? While it could be a smart move for your business, make sure you protect your business trade secrets before you enter too deeply into…
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Failure Can Be Inspiring: Google’s Sergey Brin on His Failure Before Co-Founding Google
We’ve all heard those stories of how some lucky person “stumbles” upon a brilliant business idea, builds a business around it, and is a seemingly instantaneous…
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Annual filing requirements for LLC’s, Corp’s and Sole proprietors
Starting a business can be fun and exciting, but unfortunately a lot of people only see entrepreneurship for it’s glitz and glam. Once you’re in the day to day operations and…
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All About DBA’s
Picture this scenario: you have had a life-long hobby of making specialty desserts and have decided to start a business. You’ve done all of the proper steps……
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What Can I Do To Limit My Business Liability?
Running a business can be risky. However, we have good news for you… there are ways to limit those risks by limiting your business liability! If you already operate a…
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Spotlight Article: “Surviving ‘Founder Fear'” by David Selinger
David Selinger hit the nail on the head with his article about the “loneliness at the top”. While starting a business can be full of excitement and energy at the…
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Employment Discrimination: Don’t Let Your Company Be Found Guilty
Benjamin Franklin once wisely proclaimed that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” If you are a business owner, this rings especially true when it comes to…
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Does My Business Needs a Website?
2014 will be a big year. A big year for computers, tablets and mobile phones that is. In 2014, it is predicted that there will be 2 billion personal computers worldwide. There…
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Starting a Business – Checklist
So you’re interested in starting a business? Use this checklist to get off the ground! Create a Business Plan I went into depth about the importance of a having business…
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Entrepreneurial Spotlight: A Shop Outside the Box
Kristin Miller is the owner of “a charming and cozy shoppe for rustic treasures” right in the heart of Old Town Monrovia. Her shop feels right at home nestled on the quaint…
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Federal Tax ID Number: Who, What, When, Where, and Why?
What is a Federal Tax ID Number? A Federal Tax Identification Number is also known as a Federal Employer Identification Number and is often abbreviated as TIN, FEIN, or just…
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Welcome to our blog. Here’s to you!
“An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.” –Roy Ash Here’s to you- to all of the…
How to Hit the Ground Running in 2017
January 1st is that one time of the year where everything gets that new car smell and entrepreneurs are rejuvenated and motivated to look…
Laser Focus and the Lean Startup
What business structure should you use? (& other business stats) Infographic
Banana bread, commitment & how starting a business is like having a kid
Eight of the latest [and greatest] online tools to raise money for your business
Year’s End is the Best Time to Start an LLC
There is just something about the end of the year that stirs a desire for change and self-betterment for the next calendar year. Many people…
Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is an arduous process that requires a lot of stamina, commitment, charisma, business savvy, and maybe a dash of luck too. The Business Major has…
6 Different Styles of Leadership
Business consultancy firm, The Hays Group, recently made a list defining the six different styles of leadership as well as the qualities that put a person…
What It Takes to Be Your Own Boss
As you might assume, there’s a big difference between being self-employed and being an employee for a company. Very quickly you’ll notice that being self-employed…
Pitfalls of Incorporating In Delaware
Every state in the Union has its own subtle differences regarding policies, laws, and rules for incorporating a startup company. Some states are more conducive…
How to Get the World to Find Your Business
As a business owner, once you’ve started up your company or just launched your entrepreneurial plan, “you” may know you’ve got the hottest offering on…
Will VR Have Business Application?
One of the hottest subjects of discussion for 2016 has been the development of virtual reality (VR) technologies, and how they have grown more sophisticated…
10 Keys for Successful Startup
New business owners just beginning their entrepreneurial careers may view the humble beginnings of the company as a time of great excitement, but it can also…