The question “should I incorporate my small business?” is a consideration that can weigh heavy on the mind of many a budding entrepreneur or established small business owner.
Whether you are the sole employee of your enterprise or you have several employees, incorporation can bring legal and tax protection for you as its owner, but can [...]

Few of us ever test our powers of deduction, except when filling out an income tax form,” or so the joke goes.
Now may not be the time when small business owners give the 2008 tax season too much thought. But a little tax preparation now – in the midst of the holiday season – can [...]

Nobody likes to talk about insurance. Too often it feels like money down the drain, money that could be used so much more effectively elsewhere – particularly to help grow your business. But, as a small business owner, you’ve got a lot at stake. It’s worth taking the time to understand your insurance requirements and [...]

Today’s discussion is around another important topic for small business owners and how to protect their valuable assets, particularly for new business owners. As we discussed in the first segment, new business owners have a lot to consider and so much red tape to navigate.
Intellectual property is a term used to describe trade secrets, patents, [...]

When beginning a business, there’s a lot you need to consider and subsequently plan. Today, we’ll run through a few of the basics such as what type of business entity to establish, which determines the amount of regulatory paperwork you have to file, your personal liability, and your taxes. Below are the most common business [...]

You may have seen our post last week on market research performed by the government that you can leverage (for free) to build your business plans, monitor the market, and stay on top of the trends.  In that post, we focused on business data available on the market, the economy, and general information about your [...]

Any successful business owner will tell you marketing your small business begins with research.  The experts can direct you to the best methods for performing research and provide you with successful strategies for market research, but a lot of the statistics and demographic information you desire can be obtained, for free, from the government.
The government [...]

As with any new business venture, purchasing a franchise has potential risks. How do you know if buying a franchise is right for you?  Here are a few tips and free government resources that can help you along the way in making a decision that suits your needs.
Buyer Beware
Everyone isn’t as honest as Mom. [...]