President's American Jobs Act dies in Senate



The U.S. Senate failed to pass President Barack Obama's American Jobs Act Tuesday evening, as all 46 Republicans and two Democrats voted against the measure, which needed 60 votes to pass.The plan would have allocated $447 billion to job training pro...
Posted: 10/12/2011
Immigrants constitute half of New York's small businesses



New York City and its outlying region are extremely diverse, and even more varied is the city's immigrant population. But how do these groups impact the local economy? In one very big way: small business.According to a study released this week by the...
Posted: 10/05/2011
Small business sentiment falls to two-year low



Heightened economic uncertainty, political impasse, high unemployment and ongoing debt crises all collaborated to rack confidence among small businesses in the third quarter.The Vistage CEO Confidence Index, which measures optimism among small business l...
Posted: 09/27/2011
Cutting costs to save money



While some analysts believe the economy is slowly but surely recovering from the recession, many small business owners are still looking to reduce costs where possible. The American Express OPEN Forum recently offered a few cost-cutting strategies that e...
Posted: 09/06/2011
A brief overview of business in the Lone Star State



Especially over the past year, Texas has been championed by a number of economists and political figures as being the ideal environment for business and entrepreneurship.While the lack of statewide income or property tax - not to mention an intensely ant...
Posted: 07/01/2011
It may be time to incorporate your business



Depending on the type of business you operate, it may be a good time to incorporate your enterprise as a corporation or limited liability company. With market conditions as they are - low consumer spending, poor sales and weak talent pools - it's imp...
Posted: 06/27/2011
California hosts 20 percent of minority-owned businesses in the U.S.



New data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau finds more minority entrepreneurs incorporate in California. Specifically, the study found the Golden State boasted the highest number of minority-owned businesses in the country between 2002 and 2007...
Posted: 06/13/2011
Twitter most popular in New York



For those looking to form an LLC in New York, it may be a good idea to Tweet about it, as a recent report from the Business Insider claims the Big Apple boasts the highest per capita use of the micro-blogging network Twitter than any other city in the U....
Posted: 06/13/2011
Incorporate to protect personal assets



Texas recently passed a law aimed at curbing frivolous lawsuits by forcing plaintiffs to pay defendants' legal fees in the event a suit is found to be baseless. However, the threat to small businesses is by no means extinct.Accordingly, solo entrepre...
Posted: 06/08/2011
New York pledges $191 million to renewable energy projects



Clean energy entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC in New York may receive a break with the announcement this week of a large investment in renewable energy projects to be built across the state.The state will allocate $191 million in grants to 17 differe...
Posted: 06/06/2011
Keep All Groups in Mind When Developing a Marketing Strategy



With so many diverse groups in New York City, it can be difficult to develop a marketing strategy that has the potential to reach a wide swath of prospects. Accordingly, entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in New York should narrow down their targets bu...
Posted: 06/06/2011
California and its business woes



A number of recent studies have declared that California is a bad place for business, innovation and entrepreneurship, but few of them address exactly why that is. While a complete diagnosis would likely require a roundtable discussion between historians...
Posted: 05/27/2011
New York business owners should invest in expansion



New York City is considered to be one of the most important financial hubs in the world. While the city has emerged relatively strongly from the recession - thanks in large part to a strong small business and startup community - obtaining credit remains ...
Posted: 05/25/2011
Education may be California's hidden problem



While California has struggled to pull itself out of the recession - balancing a fiscal crisis, high unemployment, bankruptcy and foreclosure rates - one of its underlying problems may actually be education - or lack thereof.A recent survey by advocacy g...
Posted: 05/25/2011
Sticking it out in California



Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in California will likely experience an environment with heavy startup activity, as a recent survey by CNN Money found states with high unemployment, including the Golden State, to be highly entrepreneurial - likely a...
Posted: 05/24/2011
California job statistics fairly grim for the state



Entrepreneurs incorporating in California last month seemed to have hired in slightly larger numbers, as the state's unemployment dipped moderately to 11.9 percent with the addition of a meager 8,900 jobs, according to figures from the Labor Departme...
Posted: 05/20/2011
The ins and outs of developing your own marketing strategy



Usually out of sheer cost-saving concerns, many small businesses opt to develop their own marketing and promotional campaigns."If you lack the big corporate budget, you just need to tap into your creativity," writes Christine Davis for Seacoast...
Posted: 05/16/2011
Marketing is a subjective process



Business marketing is something of an enigma, in that it is profoundly complex - with different channels, demographics, strategies and industries that all need to be considered. However, aside from relying heavily on data, it is, at the end of the day, a...
Posted: 05/12/2011
California vs. Texas: a rundown



As California and Texas both move to balance their respective budget deficits according to the philosophies of their dominant parties, there are a few facts that experts on both sides are hard-pressed to answer.For example, credit rating agency Standard ...
Posted: 05/10/2011
How much are credit card issuers extending CARD Act protections?



Small business credit cards are, essentially, no different than consumer cards, in that proprietors are liable for all incurred debt, as opposed to the organization as whole and whatever DBA filing it has registered.For that reason, the subject of small ...
Posted: 05/09/2011
California firms to ramp up investment in marketing



Despite suffering from high unemployment, foreclosure and bankruptcy figures, the state of California appears to be noting improvements in one segment of the economy: small business marketing.According to a recent Citibank survey, 67 percent of small com...
Posted: 05/06/2011
American CEOs say California worst state for business



In yet another survey illustrating the vastly different economic policies of California and Texas, Chief Executive magazine released its annual "Best & Worst States" survey Thursday, noting Texas to be the No. 1 state in which to do busines...
Posted: 05/06/2011
Walmart in New York debate continues



The debate over whether or not to allow retail giant Walmart to open shop in New York City has small business owners arguing that their survival depends on keeping the corporation out pitted against those arguing for jobs and consumer activity.A Quinnipi...
Posted: 05/04/2011
Know how your business stands out



Recent business has painted the image of a hesitant economy, with declines in gross domestic product, jumps in small business hiring, slips in confidence and hikes in private lending.But whether one plans to form an LLC in Arizona or a partnership in Flo...
Posted: 05/03/2011
California, bankruptcy and small business lending



While CNN Money recently placed California at the No. 2 spot on its list of the states with the highest startup activity, the Golden State has been less animated when it comes to the credit market, as it holds title to the highest small business bankrupt...
Posted: 05/03/2011
California and nation experience small business job gains in April



Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in California - a state with a blistering 12.3 percent unemployment rate - may take comfort in recent news from Intuit that finds job creation among small businesses nationwide grew by 0.3 percent in April.The increas...
Posted: 05/02/2011
New York City and Social Entrepreneurship



In the towering field of skyscrapers that rise above New York City, one is apt to find enormously successful enterprises that range from social media consulting to investment banking to technology.However, one of the more recent trends spurring New York ...
Posted: 05/02/2011
Green sector may lack financial chutzpah



Following news on clean energy and the blossoming "green" sector, one would expect employment opportunities to be pervasive, with new renewable energy technologies and startups popping up here and there.However, reality seems to be less sensati...
Posted: 04/29/2011
Maintain expectations in the tech sector



The technology industry, particularly that in Silicon Valley, is an extremely lucrative business, as it has driven innovations within the past few decades that have fundamentally altered the way the world turns.Understandably, there is a plethora of inve...
Posted: 04/28/2011
Loyalty, Millennials and the rapidly evolving business environment



It's difficult to overestimate the value of a solid workforce. Whether incorporating in California or New York, the talent that business owners are able to recruit for their ventures is instrumental to their overall success.However, as the job market...
Posted: 04/27/2011
JPMorgan Chase to up SMB lending in 2011



New York City-based financial services giant JPMorgan Chase announced Tuesday it plans to devote $12 billion in lending to small businesses this year, marking a 20 percent jump over last year.The nation's second largest bank also announced that it be...
Posted: 04/26/2011
Finance, green marketing and the Big Apple



New York City is known for a few major industries - advertising, media and tech to name a few - but its the city's finance sector that tends to dominate headlines and drive market forces.Now, that industry appears to be noting a rising demand for gre...
Posted: 04/25/2011
Texas House passes pro-craft brewery bill



Craft beer entrepreneurs who have been hesitant to incorporate in Texas may begin to reconsider, following the passage of a bill in the state House of Representatives Thursday.House Bill 602 will allow craft breweries in the Lone Star State to sell beer ...
Posted: 04/22/2011
U.S. startup scene taking off, study suggests



The U.S. has long been known for its innovation, which is driven in large part by its entrepreneurial spirit. While the recession certainly left few markets unscathed, it appears as if the country's startup scene is more optimistic than it has been i...
Posted: 04/22/2011
Some tips for 'greening' the work environment



It is true that global investment in clean energy technologies, startups and installations grew by an astounding 30 percent last year, but that sector reflects only one aspect of the green initiatives being implemented by businesses, consumers and govern...
Posted: 04/22/2011
New York City and entrepreneurial job creation



In many ways, New York is a city that is driven by its vibrant and extensive small business sector. Although the Big Apple is currently struggling with a relatively high unemployment rate, lending to small firms and entrepreneurs is on the rise, growing ...
Posted: 04/20/2011
AmEx: California firms more optimistic than rest of nation



Despite above-average unemployment, bankruptcy and foreclosure rates, small business owners in California are more optimistic than the rest of the country about their prospects for the next six months.According to a report released last week by American ...
Posted: 04/20/2011
Finding the right candidates for a California startup



While the Golden State maintains one of the highest unemployment rates in the country - hovering above 12 percent throughout the recession - that figure is expected to come down as the national economy continues its long-haul recovery, encouraging entrep...
Posted: 04/20/2011
Report: History of Arizona replete with successful small businesses



Those considering a new business in Arizona may be heartened to learn that the state's history features a number of innovative business startups that flourish to this day, according to an article from the Arizona Republic.Perhaps one of the most famo...
Posted: 04/19/2011
Cloud-based enterprises in the Golden State



While California may be the hub of the nation's technology sector, the state has been facing a number of troubles on the economic front, with the highest small business bankruptcy rate in the country, widespread foreclosures and unemployment rates an...
Posted: 04/15/2011
Preserving creativity in a struggling economy



New York City has developed a reputation as a hub of the media and advertising industries. With ad agencies lining Madison Avenue and the overwhelming awe of Times Square, one would assume the city could market its way out of a box.However, advertising e...
Posted: 04/15/2011
AP: Economic stress continues to pound west coast



The Associated Press' monthly analysis of economic stress was released Thursday, providing a glimpse of economic conditions on a national, state and country level during the month of February.Looking at the AP's map of economic stress, the West C...
Posted: 04/14/2011
Demand and the green economy



Although facing a massive fiscal crisis and an increasingly discontented business community, California has maintained a substantial lead in one sector: clean energy. Investment in renewable technologies surpasses all other states, and legislative initia...
Posted: 04/14/2011
Arizona debating tax incentive for businesses



Businesses in Arizona may receive substantial tax breaks over the next decade if a bill that passed the state House of Representatives Tuesday is approved by the Senate and signed into law. However, many small companies in the Grand Canyon State may be l...
Posted: 04/13/2011
Majority of companies ill-prepared for website traffic spikes



As the economy continues its long crawl out of the recession, companies can expect to experience higher sales. In fact, a March survey by PNC Financial Services Group found 48 percent of small business owners expect sales to increase over the next six mo...
Posted: 04/13/2011
Marketing to New Yorkers in a recovering economy



In a city of 8 million people, it can be difficult to develop a marketing strategy that stands out among the myriad other businesses and organizations.New York City's fragile but marked emergence from the recession is also a factor to consider, as st...
Posted: 04/12/2011
Marketing copy in today's New York business environment



New York City has traditionally been considered the Mecca of the marketing and advertising industries. Aside from boasting a major media market as well, the Big Apple is home to some of the most forward-thinking minds in the world of product and brand pr...
Posted: 04/11/2011
Does being first to market in the Big Apple count for anything?



New York City - long a hub of financial, media and creative markets - has recently developed a unique tech and web startup scene. Companies like foursquare, Tumblr, GroupMe and Etsy have all blossomed in the Big Apple, attracting talent scouts from the l...
Posted: 04/08/2011
The relations between risk, determination and entrepreneurship



Lots of people have business ideas, and many of them are content with the idea alone. However, even fewer individuals actually capitalize on their ideas.There is a misconception that entrepreneurship is an inherently risky endeavor, and that the reason m...
Posted: 04/08/2011
Sen. Gillibrand outlines small business economic proposal



New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand outlined an economic agenda for the state that will put a focus on startup incubation, access to credit and the introduction of tax-free business savings accounts, according to the New York Daily News.The junior congre...
Posted: 04/07/2011
Samuel Adams extends lending program to New York City



Small businesses looking to incorporate in New York City may receive assistance from a new philanthropic initiative from the Boston Beer Company, brewers of Samuel Adams.Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream will be introduced to the Big Apple, with a ...
Posted: 04/05/2011
Texas and California most tax procrastinating states



Texas and California - the country's two largest economies and most substantial economic foes - may be similar in a somewhat unexpected way: tax procrastination.According to TurboTax's annual list of the nation's most tax procrastinating citi...
Posted: 04/04/2011
Amid national progress, California may have some work to do



A survey released last month by the California Foundation for Commerce and Education found 87.7 percent of business executives in the state of California believe their state is a more difficult place to do business because of burdensome regulations and r...
Posted: 04/01/2011
Private sector adds 201,000 jobs this month, ADP reports



The ADP National Employment Report was released Wednesday, finding private sector employment grew by 201,000 from February to March.According to the study, as much as 102,000 of these new jobs were in the small business sector, which bodes well for entre...
Posted: 03/30/2011
Small business hiring grew in March, Intuit reports



Hiring among the country's small businesses grew in March, although at a slower pace than the previous month, business services provider Intuit reported Tuesday.According to the company's Small Business Employment Index, employment in the sector ...
Posted: 03/29/2011
Business leaders, lawmakers debate online sales tax



Amid stressful economic conditions, vexing state budget deficits and continued troubles facing small business owners, the debate over how - and if - online retail companies should pay sales tax is mounting.Texas, New York, California and Illinois are amo...
Posted: 03/28/2011
Small business confidence drops markedly in March



One of the nation's foremost indicators of small business viability, the Discover Small Business Watch, noted some unsettling declines for the month of March, as the country's small companies were hit by major hikes at the gas pump.According to t...
Posted: 03/28/2011
Small businesses recognized for contributions to space industry



As the U.S. space industry gradually begins to privatize - with new space travel companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin emerging - it seems to many industry advocates that the father of American space travel, NASA, may be passing the torch.As the gover...
Posted: 03/25/2011
A few considerations on business partnerships



Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in California are entering a highly entrepreneurial region of the country. Silicon Valley hosts some of the biggest tech firms - and most famous startups - in the world, many of which were founded by luminaries such a...
Posted: 03/25/2011
Calfornia's greenhouse emissions regulation held back by judge



California's AB 32 - which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state to 1990 levels by 2020 - is the first of its kind in the U.S. Perhaps for this very reason, it has been attacked by right wing free market advocates who argue the measure...
Posted: 03/25/2011
Proposed bill would allow entrepreneurs to open tax-free accounts



Owners of businesses both large and small often claim that one of their biggest challenges in doing business is excessive government regulation. And in a down economy, that obstacle is challenged by a lack of available credit or capital.A bill recently p...
Posted: 03/24/2011
Small business hiring on the rise in New York City and nationwide



A report in February by CheckPoint HR found found 39 percent of small- to mid-sized businesses in the New York tri-state area plan to hire this year - a trend that may encourage New York LLC filing.While the Big Apple has emerged from the economic recess...
Posted: 03/24/2011
California Businesses and Sustainable Supply Chains



Last fall, then-Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill requiring state businesses to provide information regarding their efforts to end slavery and worker exploitation within their own supply chains.That measure is an isolated example...
Posted: 03/24/2011
AT&T: One-third of businesses cannot survive without mobile apps



In the fast-paced business universe of New York City, mobile phones - or, increasingly, smartphones - are everything. They are the means through which executives, entrepreneurs and investors hasten the financial activity that runs the city - and the coun...
Posted: 03/23/2011
Organic growth as a startup strategy in California



California is something of a mixed bag when it comes to economic conditions. On the one hand, the state boasts the largest state economy in the country - and the eighth largest in the world - but it also has one of the three worst unemployment rates in t...
Posted: 03/23/2011
Nationwide bankruptcies down, but California struggling



A survey released this week by information service Equifax suggests economic turmoil and high bankruptcy filings in California may be holding back the rest of the country. While the study shows small business bankruptcy filings to be down across the nati...
Posted: 03/16/2011
California SBDC: Job creation up in 2010



Small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in California may be facing a resurgence of activity, despite continued struggles with unemployment and the state budget.According to a report released this week by the California Small Business D...
Posted: 03/14/2011
Obama and business: A complex history



Last month, President Barack Obama met with business leaders in Silicon Valley to address some of the issues advanced in his State of the Union address that called for renewed investment in innovation and education.However, many analysts saw the move as ...
Posted: 03/11/2011
California governor, opposing party both stubborn in budget goals



California is facing a larger fiscal challenge resulting from its budget deficit than perhaps any other state. According to BusinessWeek, the Golden State's deficit now stands at an estimated $26.6 billion.Governor Jerry Brown is calling for a specia...
Posted: 03/11/2011
Forming an LLC or Series LLC in Delaware



Corporate entities serve to protect a business' proprietors and key principals from tax or financial liabilities. In the event of a lawsuit of or government inquiry, personal assets cannot be seized, thereby protecting owners' home equity, invest...
Posted: 03/10/2011
Texas/California: Both have their ups and downs, economist reports



California boasts the country's largest economy and population, as well as Silicon Valley - a haven of technology, venture capital and entrepreneurship. It also holds a 12.5 percent unemployment rate and a $28 billion budget deficit.Texas, on the oth...
Posted: 03/09/2011
One in five California businesses pessimistic of future in the state



California's bureaucratic and regulatory framework has been the point of criticism among many business leaders and free market advocates, even prompting Texas Governor Rick Perry to send letters to various Golden State businesses imploring them to re...
Posted: 03/08/2011
Entrepreneurs and the emerging clean energy market



Most environmentalists agree that what the burgeoning green energy sector needs most is an incentive - for businesses and entrepreneurs, that is. Without a financial reason to invest in a new solar installation or multimillion dollar wind farm, there sta...
Posted: 03/08/2011
House passes repeal of heated 1099 provision



Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a key piece of legislation, repealing a much-debated stipulation in last year's healthcare reform bill.The so-called "1099 provision" was included in the bill as a means of paying for its ...
Posted: 03/07/2011
Buying a Business in California



BizBen.com recently reported the California business sales market grew steadily in February, following an overall decline in 2010. As the market continues to improve this year, many seasoned professionals are wondering if their next venture should be to ...
Posted: 03/03/2011
Private sector adds 217,000 jobs in February



Amid heated debate over how to best tackle mounting deficits on the state and local level, the U.S. job market may be making a substantial recovery, according to the ADP National Employment Report.Released Wednesday, the study finds the economy added 217...
Posted: 03/02/2011
Study: Business sales in California on the rise



Although the volume of business sales in California fell substantially throughout 2010, experiencing a 6.6 percent drop for a total of 13,329 transactions, February noted a solid gain in the number of business acquisitions.According to BizBen.com, more t...
Posted: 02/28/2011
California retailers can no longer request zip codes



Retailers in California can no longer request zip codes from customers, according to the recent state Supreme Court case Jessica Pineda v. Williams-Sonoma, which reversed two lower-court decisions on the issue.Many businesses and chain retailers request ...
Posted: 02/28/2011
Small business economy on the rise, study suggests



The Small Business Authority has released its latest survey addressing the current state of the overall small business economy.Released Friday, the SB Authority Index shows a slight improvement for the month of January, rising 0.67 percent on the back of...
Posted: 02/25/2011
Citibank: California small business optimism on the rise



California small business owners are increasingly optimistic about the economy and their personal growth prospects, suggests a survey released Thursday by Citibank.According to the report, 54 percent of respondents believe this year will see better econo...
Posted: 02/24/2011
California and New York among most tax-burdened states



Perhaps reflecting the divergent economic philosophies of the country's three largest state economies, residents of Texas were ranked among the least tax-burdened, according to a new study by the nonprofit Tax Foundation, while New York and Californi...
Posted: 02/24/2011
Managing finances for New York small businesses



A recent survey by human resources service CheckPoint HR found 39 percent of New York City small business owners plan on hiring this year, which is significantly higher than national figures interpreted by a recent CareerBuilder survey.While these figure...
Posted: 02/24/2011
Incorporating in New York City



New York City has emerged fairly strong from the global economic recession, boasting a burgeoning tech startup scene, as well as relatively low unemployment and substantial improvements in small business lending.According to Crain's, SBA-backed loans...
Posted: 02/22/2011
President meets with small businesses in Ohio



President Barack Obama assured a gathering of small business owners and entrepreneurs in Cleveland, Ohio, that they are the driving force of the U.S. economy and should be afforded the appropriate economic freedoms and resources to help move the nation i...
Posted: 02/22/2011
Treasury Department approves California credit program



The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Thursday it has approved a funding initiative in the state of California that is expected to create new jobs and generate some $1.7 billion in small business lending.The State Small Business Credit Initiative...
Posted: 02/18/2011
Qualcomm founder addresses Congress on small business innovation



Inventor, entrepreneur and co-founder of the wireless company Qualcomm Irwin Jacobs spoke before Congress Thursday to urge lawmakers to continue funding the $2.5 billion Small Business Innovation Research program."SBIR was created in the 1980s in re...
Posted: 02/18/2011
New SBA program to help SMEs with indebted commercial mortgages



Up to 20,000 small businesses nationwide may benefit from a new program launched this week by the U.S. Small Business Administration, which utilizes traditional 504 SBA-backed commercial mortgage loans to help struggling small enterprises.The $15 billion...
Posted: 02/17/2011
California small businesses are increasingly optimistic



Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in California may be encouraged by a Citibank study released this week, which found 54 percent of the state's small business owners believe 2011 will be better than last year, while 36 percent believe the economy ...
Posted: 02/17/2011
California CDC sees huge growth in small business lending



Lending to small businesses in California may be on the rise, according to a recent report from TMC, a leading Certified Development Company that provides U.S. Small Business Administration 504 real estate loans.According to TMC, SBA-backed lending to sm...
Posted: 02/16/2011
President to visit California tech leaders



In a move many analysts have suggested reflects his desire to improve ties with the business community, President Barack Obama will visit leaders in the California high tech industry this week to discuss job creation, innovation and green energy, among o...
Posted: 02/15/2011
New companies can avoid common mistakes with a little sage advice



Despite the best of intentions and a fantastic idea for a market niche, experts say it can be a cutthroat, difficult world out there for a new business. However, by avoiding some pitfalls that claim many fledgling companies before they even get off the g...
Posted: 02/11/2011
Texas sales tax collection up significantly in January



The state of Texas generated $1.8 billion in sales tax collection last month, marking a 10.4 percent jump over the same period last year, according to a report released Wednesday by state comptroller Susan Combs."Sales tax revenues have now improved...
Posted: 02/10/2011
Morgan Stanley initiates small business credit program



Financial services giant Morgan Stanley is the latest institution to toss a hat into the small business investment ring, as the New York City-based firm announced the launch of a new program that will provide up to $500 million in credit to small busines...
Posted: 02/10/2011
Black-owned firms more than double nationwide



The growth in the number of black-owned businesses in the Dallas-Forth Worth region of Texas has proceeded at a faster pace than the rest of the nation, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.Black-owned businesses grew by 60.5 perc...
Posted: 02/09/2011
Research: Employees happier in environmentally sound companies



The notion of employee engagement and satisfaction has long been something of a mystery. What drives, discourages or engages workers? While every employee is different - as is every business - new research may shed some light on at least one aspect of em...
Posted: 02/09/2011
What small business lending really means



As entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC in New York find trouble accessing credit, a number of recent surveys are compounding their troubles with conflicting reports on the state of small business lending.For example, the National Federation of Independe...
Posted: 02/08/2011
California hoping to reawaken green energy push



Democrats in the California state legislature are pushing for the renewal of a bill that proponents hope will boost the state's renewable energy market, while rejuvenating the small business sector and further establishing California as the nation...
Posted: 02/07/2011
Studies find New York SME's hiring plans greater than nation's



A survey released this week by CheckPoint HR showed 39 percent of small to mid-sized businesses in the New York tri-state area plan on hiring in 2011 - a figure that bodes well for entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC in New York.But a new CareerBuilder ...
Posted: 02/03/2011
California small business employment up in January



Employment in the California small business sector grew last month, according to data released this week, suggesting the state's economy is on the rebound.The Intuit Small Business Employment Index, released Monday, noted a 0.4 percent jump in hiring...
Posted: 02/02/2011
California lawmakers introduce new tax on internet retailers



In a sign of the divergent economic philosophies that govern the country's two largest economies - California and Texas - each state is embracing different methods to tackle their massive budget shortfalls.California legislators introduced a bill las...
Posted: 02/01/2011
Job creation up among tri-state area businesses



Job creation and confidence among small businesses in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut has been steadily improving in recent months, according to a report released Monday by web-based human resources firm CheckPoint HR.Employmen...
Posted: 02/01/2011
A few notes on financing a startup through credit cards



The vast majority of entrepreneurs finance their startups through credit cards, according to a number of recent surveys. One such study by the Pioneer Institute found that the two most common financing methods for companies with fewer than five employees...
Posted: 01/28/2011
The differences between partnerships and corporations



One of the most common business filing entities among small businesses is that of the partnership. Law firms, advertising agencies and investment services are a few examples of enterprises that commonly form under some sort of partnership.The purpose of ...
Posted: 01/27/2011
VC investment grew in 2010, report finds



Venture capital investment increased in 2010 over the previous year both nationally and in the state of Texas, according to a report released this week by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the National Venture Capital Association and Thomson Reuters.The MoneyTree ...
Posted: 01/21/2011
Sales of California businesses fell in 2011



Business sale transactions in California saw an overall decline in 2010, as the economy continued a slow emergence form the recession and boosted small businesses' credit opportunities, according to a report released this week by BizBen.com.Last year...
Posted: 01/20/2011
Amazon sues Texas over $269 million tax collection bill



Topping an ongoing debate regarding state sales tax collection on internet-based transactions, the Austin American Statesman is reporting that Amazon.com is suing the state of Texas over a $269 million bill issued to the online retail giant.Texas issued ...
Posted: 01/20/2011
Texas budget proposes $31 billion in cuts over next two years



A day after Texas Governor Rick Perry was sworn into his third full term in office, state lawmakers have been handed a biennium budget proposal that suggests $31 billion in spending cuts.The cutback is in response to a massive budget shortfall that could...
Posted: 01/19/2011
New York City small retailers do not want Walmart, survey claims



Amidst continuing debate over Walmart's desire to open franchises in New York City, a Long Island-based consulting firm released a survey this week finding that the vast majority of small businesses do not want the retail giant in their city, providi...
Posted: 01/18/2011
Generation Y may drive entrepreneurship in coming years, report finds



The Millennial generation, which currently represents those ages 18 to 25, may be a uniquely entrepreneurial-minded age group, according to a survey released Tuesday by Employers Holdings.Nearly half of Gen Y respondents - 46 percent - claimed they plan ...
Posted: 01/18/2011
Some notes on incorporation options for New York startups



While New York City took a substantial hit as a result of the economic recession, it is well poised to take off in 2011. The city's blossoming tech startup scene has shown great promise and attracted the likes of several Silicon Valley bigwigs.As muc...
Posted: 01/17/2011
California hiring tax credit neglected by small businesses



A 2009 small business tax credit program in California may serve as a test sample for similar nationwide programs. The program, launched in 2009, set up a $400 million tax credit for small businesses as an incentive to hire and, ultimately, reduce the st...
Posted: 01/13/2011
Texas sees ninth consecutive gain in sales tax revenue



Texas' sales tax collection grew for the ninth consecutive month in December, reaching $1.8 billion and marking a 9.4 percent increase over the previous year.As the state struggles to tackle its $15 billion budget shortfall, the improvement is seen a...
Posted: 01/13/2011
December jobs report a slower improvement than analysts had hoped



The U.S. Department of Labor has released its monthly employment report for December, finding that the national unemployment rate fell to 9.4 percent - down from 9.8 percent in November. The study also noted the addition of 103,000 jobs last month, but t...
Posted: 01/07/2011
A few notes on new business and tax regulations in 2011



Entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in New York City are likely taking comfort in the Big Apple's relatively strong emergence from the national economic recession. The city's unemployment rate has been steadily falling in recent months, while th...
Posted: 01/06/2011
Two equal budget crises receiving unequal media attention



The country's two largest economies - California and Texas - are ironically its most ideologically contradictory. While California maintains a highly regulated and socially-invested policy, Texas touts a system of low taxes and limited government int...
Posted: 01/05/2011
Divide between banks and SME's continues to part



While there have been many attempts to spur small business growth, such as the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act passed last September, the sector remains stuck in a tentative spending mode - a condition that has hampered private sector job creation and...
Posted: 01/05/2011
Southwest moving toward green energy economies with new leadership



With the start of the new year and the inauguration of a number of newly elected state governors, the U.S. Southwest may shape up to be the country's hub for renewable energy ventures.The recently elected governors of California and Arizona have both...
Posted: 01/04/2011
December sees substantial gains in small business employment



While New York City has fared relatively well emerging from the recession, the City That Never Sleeps does face a number of challenges in getting its massive small business sector back to work. The city's unemployment rate has been falling slowly, bu...
Posted: 01/04/2011
Gains in U.S. factory output may forecast wider economic recovery



The U.S. manufacturing industry continued its expansion for the 17th consecutive month in December, reaching its highest level since May of 2010.The Institute for Supply Management's index of manufacturing activity reached 57 in December, up fro...
Posted: 01/04/2011
New York City small business department beefs up website



The New York City Department of Small Business Services announced Monday it has expanded or improved a number of services on its NYC Business Express online small business resource site.The redesigned site will make it easier for entrepreneurs and small ...
Posted: 01/03/2011
As year ends, analysts see 2010 as a year for innovation



As many analysts reflect on 2010, a year of innovation seems to emerge as the unifying theme. Despite an economy that dragged its feet toward recovery - and will likely do so through 2011 as well - the year did show a number of encouraging signs.The year...
Posted: 12/30/2010
More unemployed launching their own companies



U.S. small businesses employ nearly fifty percent of the private sector workforce. Given the sector's hesitancy to hire in significant numbers, coupled with low but gradually improving confidence rates, many analysts have singled out small businesses...
Posted: 12/29/2010
Consumer confidence makes a surprising downturn



Consumer confidence took an unexpected drop in December, according to data released by the Confidence Board, despite marked improvements in consumer spending this holiday season.The index is currently leveled at 52.5, down from 54.3 in November - both in...
Posted: 12/28/2010
Despite declining VC investment, tech startups poised for boom



Anyone who understands the phrase "the future is in the cloud" understands the California startup scene. While venture capital can and still is allotted to every industry imaginable, the tech and information sectors remain the most lucrative fo...
Posted: 12/27/2010
Major California wind turbine builder relocating to Missouri



Berkeley, California-based wind turbine manufacturer Nordic Windpower has announced it is leaving California and relocating to Kansas City, Missouri - the heart of the nation's "wind corridor."Only three years old, the company has delivered...
Posted: 12/22/2010
Country beginning to embrace 'social entrepreneurship' ventures



The social entrepreneurship movement is continuing to gain traction in states such as California and New York. The movement concerns a growing number of startups that use the potential of business to tackle social issues.The recent Ashoka Twin Cities Sol...
Posted: 12/22/2010
Chase exceeds goal of $10 billion in small business credit for 2010



Chicago-based Chase Bank announced Tuesday that it has surpassed its small business lending goal for 2010, providing more than $10 billion in credit to U.S. small companies.The loans were allocated among more than 250,000 small businesses with annual sal...
Posted: 12/21/2010
Surveys show business suitability of American cities



A number of recent surveys evaluating American cities' business and intellectual viability show a regional trend in regards to conditions such as the cost of doing business, brainpower and, most recently, MarketWatch's "Best Cities for Busin...
Posted: 12/20/2010
New York City tech startup scene may be creating an investment bubble



A recent report by CNN suggests that the rapidly growing New York City tech scene is boosting competition among investors and, consequently, leading to higher startup valuations and creating a bubble that may pop in isolated segments or perhaps even in a...
Posted: 12/20/2010
SBA begins speedy micro loan program for small businesses



The U.S. Small Business Administration this week launched a lending program aimed at providing small businesses with quick micro loans to help spur growth within the sector amid continued difficulty to find viable credit opportunities.The initiative will...
Posted: 12/16/2010
Tablet computers take off in California's wine country



When one thinks of the Apple iPad and how such devices are used, Sonoma County wineries are likely not the first type of business to come to mind. However, at Jordan Winery in Healdsburg, California, executives recently purchased 97 of the tablet compute...
Posted: 12/16/2010
Google VC arm takes off with new Startup Lab incubator complex



As the once-dominant culture of California's tech and startup culture begins to experience competition from states such as Texas and New York, Google is making strides to reassert itself and the region as the most important hub of entrepreneurial act...
Posted: 12/15/2010
Texas fares best in emergence from recession, report says



As the country gradually pulls itself out of the worst recession in decades, it's interesting to note that some states have fared better than others.Although a state's unemployment rate is a good indication of its level of job creation and emergi...
Posted: 12/13/2010
Wal-Mart continues to search for a way into New York City



Low-cost retail giant Wal-Mart is refusing to turn away from New York City, despite several failed attempts to open branches in the country's largest urban district.Touting a different message and a willingness to erect smaller franchises than the co...
Posted: 12/13/2010
European startups beginning to seek mid-level investment in the U.S.



A lack of venture capital investment to European startups in mid-stage growth has led many to seek capital in the U.S., particularly in the tech and entrepreneurial hub of the world: California.According to the European Private Equity and Venture Capital...
Posted: 12/09/2010
NYC Mayor Bloomberg outlines key steps toward economic recovery



As part of a larger initiative aimed at spurring job growth and small business development in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg outlined six keys steps toward improving the economy in the Big Apple and abroad.As an Independent, Bloomberg lambasted i...
Posted: 12/09/2010
Online spending this holiday season up significantly from last year



Small retailers looking to incorporate in New York, California or any other major retail economy may be encouraged by the most recent online shopping report from comScore, which finds spending up over last year in every shopping period so far this holida...
Posted: 12/08/2010
California legislator calls for new small business workers' comp bill



A California Assemblyman has introduced a new bill in the state legislature that will provide much needed relief to small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in California.Assembly Bill 11, brought forth by Anthony Portantino of Pasadena,...
Posted: 12/08/2010
Entrepreneurs look to cloud computing for tech opportunities



Small business owners planning to incorporate in New York City, San Francisco, Austin or any other hub of entrepreneurial activity should look to the blossoming cloud computing industry as a source of inspiration.Cloud-based services are sold to customer...
Posted: 12/07/2010
Small business bankruptcy filings down across metropolitan regions



A new study released Tuesday by Equifax finds small business bankruptcy filings to be down across the country's key urban regions for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy rates, particularly among small businesses, are often viewed as indicators of small business ...
Posted: 12/01/2010
Portfolio ranks American cities by 'brainpower'



A recent study by Portfolio magazine points out that intellectual capital in populations - a phrase usually reserved for large urban sprawls - is actually stronger and more potent in mid-sized cities.The survey ranks the 200 largest metropolitan areas by...
Posted: 12/01/2010
Intuit index shows improvement in small business employment



The most recent report from the Intuit Small Business Employment Index continues a trend showing gradual improvement in small business employment nationwide.According to the report, employment among U.S. small businesses grew by 0.24 percent in November,...
Posted: 11/30/2010
Discover small business index sees gains in November



Confidence among U.S. small business owners is improving, according to the most recent report from the Discover Small Business Watch. The index, released Monday, grew to 87.2 in November - up three points from October and nearly 11 points from a year ago...
Posted: 11/29/2010
New York City launches new small business credit initiative



The New York City Council approved a new program Tuesday designed to help the city's small businesses acquire credit through increased availability of lending opportunities. Credit Ready NYC will help small businesses unable to acquire credit through...
Posted: 11/24/2010
New York approves $50 million funding initiative for small businesses



In an effort to help spur small business development in the Empire State, Governor David Patterson and Empire State Development announced Friday plans to allocate $50 million in funding to small business lenders. The move hopes to encourage New York LLC ...
Posted: 11/19/2010
Wells Fargo top SBA lender in Arizona



Further extending its influence in the Grand Canyon State, Wells Fargo announced this week that it is Arizona's No.1 Small Business Administration lender in terms of dollars invested for the fourth year in a row. This is in addition to the financial ...
Posted: 11/11/2010
California State University extends small business programs



Humboldt State University, home to one of several Small Business Development Centers in California, will join other California State University SMDCs in a new partnership to help spur entrepreneurship and small business growth in the Golden State.CSU and...
Posted: 11/11/2010
Bank of America, PND make largest public offering of the year



BlackRock announced Tuesday that its stakeholders, Bank of America and PNC Financial Services Group, will sell $8.3 billion worth of the New York City-based investment management group's shares - marking the largest public offering of the year.The 51...
Posted: 11/09/2010
Tricks to navigating tax laws as a small business owner



In the excitement of running a startup venture, entrepreneurs can get caught up with the more rewarding aspects of the business and end up forgetting about the less glorious but equally important elements such as tax planning.Many business owners, for ex...
Posted: 11/08/2010
Sonoma County winery initiates revolutionary solar installation



Just days after California rejected Proposition 23, effectively stomping out opposition to the state's cap-and-trade and renewable energy regulations, a Sonoma County winery has installed the first commercial-sale solar cogeneration product of its ki...
Posted: 11/05/2010
New business incubator hopes to bring entrepreneurship to the Bronx



New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg broke ground on a new entrepreneurship incubation center in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx. The small business and startup center is the first city-sponsored business incubator in New York - a measure that...
Posted: 11/04/2010
California sees renewed business acquisition activity



More California-based small to mid-sized businesses were sold last month than any other month in the year, reflecting what many hope to be an indication of heightened economic activity in the Golden State and nationwide.According to the report from BizBe...
Posted: 11/04/2010
AmEx CEO discusses small business plans and future



Speaking at a breakfast hosted by the Wall Street Journal in New York City Wednesday, American Express CEO Ken Chenault hinted at a "stimulus plan for small business" that is expected to be unveiled within the next few days.While not providing ...
Posted: 11/03/2010
New York City sees 45 percent increase in small business lending



A new report released by Representative Anthony Weiner of New York suggests it may be a good time to launch an LLC in New York City after all. The report, released Sunday, shows small business loans increased 45 percent over the past year.According to fi...
Posted: 11/01/2010
California debates a wealth of business-related voter props



California has received a lot of attention in recent weeks as the state's voter Propositions include several landmark bills that could drastically alter the business landscape of the Golden State. Of crucial importance to businesses, particularly ren...
Posted: 10/29/2010
New York Entrepreneur Week to offer support for startups



The Scholastic Building in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan will hold New York Entrepreneur Week November 8-12. The initiative will seek to promote early-stage business development and entrepreneurial activity throughout the state of New York through a...
Posted: 10/29/2010
Venture capital expected to suffer with passage of Prop 23



Although California's Proposition 23 is widely considered to be an affront to the state's blossoming green tech industry, with backers in the oil industry citing its impediment to business operations, not many have considered how the law it is me...
Posted: 10/29/2010
Arizona venture financing suffers in third quarter



Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to file an LLC in Arizona are facing a significant decline in venture capital investment.According to Dow Jones VentureSource, only two companies received venture financing in the third quarter of the 2010 fiscal...
Posted: 10/28/2010
Schwarzenegger campaigns for voters to shoot down Prop 23



In an effort to secure his legacy as an advocate of green technology, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has been pulling out all the stops to campaign against Proposition 23 - a bill that will repeal the governor's renewable energy law that r...
Posted: 10/28/2010
Texas shorted on high-speed rail funding



The Obama Administration announced Thursday it is shelling out $2.4 billion in funding for a national high-speed rail network that will involve 54 projects through 23 states. Within 25 years, the $8 billion rail system is expected to allow customers to t...
Posted: 10/28/2010
Wells Fargo rewards Tuscon, Arizona, small business success



Nine Tuscon, Arizona-area businesses have been honored with the Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Award, which recognizes local small business achievement, employee happiness and community service."Small businesses have historically played a key role in kee...
Posted: 10/27/2010
Texas to suspend permits for tax delinquent businesses



Tax delinquent businesses that have incorporated in Texas may face trouble from auditors and collectors beginning next year. The Texas Comptroller's office announced today that it will cooperate with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to suspend...
Posted: 10/26/2010
Honored Arizona entrepreneurs face startup difficulties



Several recent studies have shown that entrepreneurship in the U.S. has declined as a result of the economic recession. And with new companies contributing two-thirds of U.S. job creation, the downturn has adversely affected employment. as well.Even amon...
Posted: 10/25/2010
Circulation declines as print newspapers continue to ail industry



Declines in U.S. newspaper circulation continued through the six months leading into September but at slower rates than previous months, according to Bloomberg News. Major newspapers such as the New York Times, USA Today and the Los Angeles Times all dec...
Posted: 10/25/2010
Former SBA head praises small business to California conference



In a speech at a recent economic conference in Napa Valley, California, former Small Business Administration head Hector Barreto touted the importance of small businesses in driving the U.S. economy.“You can call them small businesses, but they are...
Posted: 10/25/2010
Kiva to launch Gulf Coast micro-financing initiative



The San Francisco, California-based nonprofit website Kiva.org has announced plans to help promote small business and entrepreneurial development through micro-lending in the Gulf Coast region, particularly areas impacted by the BP oil spill and Hurrican...
Posted: 10/22/2010
California unemployment rises to 12.6 percent in September



Stalling hopes for economic recovery, the Golden State lost 63,500 jobs in September, holding the third highest unemployment rate in the nation at 12.6 percent. The rate is up from 12.2 percent a year ago, further complicating plans for entrepreneurs loo...
Posted: 10/22/2010
Citi partners with NYC to help small businesses



Entrepreneurs looking to launch an LLC in New York may find help through a new partnership between Citi Group and the New York City Department of Small Business Services. The partnership, announced Thursday at the NYC Business Solutions Center in Brookly...
Posted: 10/21/2010
Small business nonprofit releases report touting benefits of AB 32



Small Business Majority, a nonprofit organization that aims to promote small business interests and growth released a report this week claiming that California's existing AB 32 law will continue to spur entrepreneurial investment and small business g...
Posted: 10/20/2010
Arizona to hold major entrepreneurship conference next month



Arizona is well known for its history of entrepreneurship, but Grand Canyon State entrepreneurs who have found themselves stalled out in trying to acquire their LLCs may find help at the fifth annual Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference to be held No...
Posted: 10/20/2010
New York urgent to embrace growing tech industry



New York City is increasingly becoming a destination of significant technological innovation and entrepreneurship. With Mayor Michael Bloomberg, one of the most successful tech innovators in New York history, at the helm of the city's government, tec...
Posted: 10/19/2010
California's voter propositions to greatly affect state businesses



One of the most heated California ballot propositions to be voted on this November is Propositions 23. The significance of the proposed law is enormous, considering the state's booming green tech industry would suffer most from a voter rejection of t...
Posted: 10/19/2010
4G service to be initiated in New York City



Clearwire, Sprint and Time Warner announced Monday their plans to release their respective 4G mobile internet services to New York City later this year. The services will be featured under the companies' own 4G brands and are expected to provide broa...
Posted: 10/18/2010
California ranks low on Forbes list of best business states



Despite the profusion of tech startups and computer giants that placed the San Francisco bay area at the forefront of technological innovation, Forbes magazine, in its most recent list of the best states for business, paid no favoritism to the Golden Sta...
Posted: 10/14/2010
Keys to fostering employee loyalty



Newly formed LLCs and corporations face a litany of challenges, but businesses will be amazed by how many issues can be resolved or even averted with a happy and loyal employee base. The key to high retention rates and worker productivity is freedom. Emp...
Posted: 10/14/2010
New York experiencing new emergence of angel investors



Angel investments are on the rise in New York City, giving more hope to entrepreneurs seeking to launch an LLC in the Big Apple. The New York Angels is one investment group that has grown dramatically in the last several years, from 30 investors in 2004 ...
Posted: 10/13/2010
Clean tech proponents urge California to adopt solar incentives



California remains one of the leading economies for renewable energy ventures, but the state is quickly being outpaced by forerunners such as Germany. Entrepreneurs looking to launch a green energy LLC in California should consider an initiative that is ...
Posted: 10/12/2010
New York state lost 150,000 jobs in 15 years



A report by a leading think tank analyzed New York State's job allocations from 1993 to 2007 and found that the state suffered a loss of 148,000 jobs. The data align with the state's net population loss of 1.6 million people since 2000 and sugges...
Posted: 10/11/2010
California's green tech industry faces significant hurdles



Entrepreneurs looking to launch a green tech LLC in California are in the right place. The state leads not only the U.S. but the world in alternative energy startups and entrepreneurial ventures. However, a number of initiatives and competitions are begi...
Posted: 10/08/2010
LA mayor launches small business assistance team



Los Angeles is well-known for its bustling community of startups and entrepreneurs, but it is also a city of red tape. Yet Californians looking to launch an LLC in the City of Angels may find hope in current mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s plans to he...
Posted: 10/06/2010
Building the best sales team



With so many massive tech companies in California, launching an LLC can be particularly intimidating. But the right sales forces can be the crucial ingredient in getting your LLC off the ground. The sales team is the front line of your business; you shou...
Posted: 10/06/2010
Esteemed investor donates $100 million to Columbia Business School



Columbia Business School announced Tuesday that alumnus Henry R. Kravis, of the global investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., has pledged $100 million dollars toward the New York City business school - the largest in the school’s histor...
Posted: 10/05/2010
Advice for launching an LLC in New York City



Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to launch an LLC in New York City are not exactly a rare breed. New York holds a reputation for some of the most ambitious and creative entrepreneurial minds in the country. But it is no coincidence. New Yo...
Posted: 10/01/2010
California's Prop 24 stirs debate about state income



Many companies and recently launched LLCs in California are fighting the state's proposed Proposition 24 bill, which, if passed, will repeal several laws that have proved beneficial to the state’s businesses.The laws, to be voted on in state el...
Posted: 10/01/2010
New York City business activity improved in September, report says



Entrepreneurs looking to launch an LLC in New York City may be in luck, as business activity in the Big Apple rose in September for the first time in four months to an index score of 58.3, according to a report by the Institute for Supply Management in R...
Posted: 09/30/2010
California governor signs anti-slavery bill



California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed legislation Thursday that will require California LLCs and other business entities to provide information about their efforts to end slavery and worker exploitation within the supply chains of their servic...
Posted: 09/30/2010
New York startup LLCs can look to incubators for help



Because of the volume of competition, New York City may be one of the most difficult places in the country to launch a startup LLC. To compensate, many startup incubator companies thrive with the sole purpose of helping launch even the most disadvantaged...
Posted: 09/29/2010
Tips for launching a partnered LLC



Entrepreneurs seeking to launch a New York LLC can expect to face a number of hurdles, but even the most carefully negotiated obstacles will fall short of a company’s goals if the founding partners cannot get along.Many entrepreneurs launch LLCs wi...
Posted: 09/28/2010
Business and LLC formation on the rise among Texas Hispanics



The U.S. Census Bureau has released a report showing Texas to be among the nation’s leaders in Hispanic business and LLC formation. In 2007, Texas had 447,486 Hispanic-owned businesses, which was up 40 percent from 2002, trailing only California.&l...
Posted: 09/27/2010
Qualities of successful LLCs



Every entrepreneur who forms an LLC in Texas tries to pick a business they enjoy, but there are a few simple qualities of small businesses that will increase the likelihood of success.Avoiding overhead and operating expenses is key, so a business that ca...
Posted: 09/23/2010
Bootstrapping LLCs avoid debt, increase freedom of owners



Anyone forming an LLC in Arizona knows that risk is part of the game, but a U.S. Small Business Administration director says that bootstrapping - funding a startup without outside financing - is an advantage when it comes to limiting debt.Including a thi...
Posted: 09/22/2010
Business loan applications should focus on facts, not emotion



Entrepreneurs forming an LLC in New York should approach a loan application as a way to eliminate any possible objections a lender might have, rather than pitching reasons for a bank to say yes, according to The Franchise Magazine.The automation of busin...
Posted: 09/21/2010
Forming an effective social media marketing strategy for LLCs



The temptation to jump into the world of social media marketing immediately after creating a California LLC shouldn't mean forgoing a comprehensive plan.Whether it's a Facebook page, Twitter or other location-based applications, social media shou...
Posted: 09/17/2010
Attorney: Avoid legal mistakes when filing for business incorporation



Entrepreneurs considering business incorporation in New York State can minimize the chances for mishap by choosing the right corporate entity, addressing trademark issues and avoiding any mixing of business and personal capital.Writing at VentureBeat, At...
Posted: 09/14/2010
Leadership most important for entrepreneurs forming an LLC



Success in business means being a leader of a team, and leadership skills are critical for entrepreneurs who are going to form an LLC in Arizona, according to experienced business owner Marty Zwilling.Writing at the Huffington Post, Zwilling notes that t...
Posted: 09/13/2010
Business mistakes new LLCs should avoid



There are many business aspects to remember for entrepreneurs forming an LLC in New York State, but avoiding some of the most common mistakes made by greenhorn businesses owners will provide a good start.Forgetting to register a business with state and l...
Posted: 09/09/2010
Startup Weekend to help LLCs in Texas get off the ground



Austin is hosting a Startup Weekend event that will bring together investors, business owners and developers for a 56-hour marathon to assist entrepreneurs forming an LLC in Texas.The event will begin Friday, September 10, and organizers expect attendanc...
Posted: 09/08/2010
Adding attractions brings in customers to any business location



Identifying the best location can mean choosing whether to form an LLC in Texas or California, but often finding the right street or neighborhood is even more critical to financial success.Most business owners look for heavy traffic areas, such as inters...
Posted: 09/07/2010
Forming an LLC in New York and California has tax pros and cons



Entrepreneurs with their sights set on forming an LLC in New York or California may also want to consider Texas or Arizona after reviewing the latest rankings of states based on business tax conditions.Texas ranked No. 11 overall and even Arizona came in...
Posted: 09/03/2010
Avoid the 'chaos' and enjoy incorporating a new business



Business owners planning to incorporate in Texas or other states must avoid the "chaos" by expressing self-confidence, automating operations and keeping an optimistic - yet realistic - outlook.Clate Mask, an experienced entrepreneur, co-authored a book a...
Posted: 09/03/2010
'SWOT' the dust off a business plan



Coming up with a good business plan can help any entrepreneur who is creating a California LLC, and a business consultant at Entrepreneur magazine says the process might actually be enjoyable.It all begins with a SWOT brainstorming session: Strengths, We...
Posted: 09/01/2010
Buying business insurance an important step when incorporating



Purchasing comprehensive business insurance will help an entrepreneur incorporating in Texas by protecting the company from injury lawsuits, accidents and natural disasters.No one wants to pay more than they have to for insurance, but Jacqueline Taylor, ...
Posted: 08/31/2010
Asset-based financing website offers options for business owners



A website that lists non-traditional commercial lenders is allowing entrepreneurs who are forming an LLC in Texas, New York, California or Arizona to acquire capital for a new venture or to expand business operations.The new website''s owner, Mike Lieber...
Posted: 08/30/2010
Successful LLC entrepreneurs have infectious confidence



Entrepreneurs should exude an aura of confidence when creating a California LLC so that new employees share the passion that can make a small businesses successful.New employees look to a boss for the lead, and a calm, confident executive instills the sa...
Posted: 08/27/2010
Lawyers rank states for legal friendliness to LLCs, other businesses



Entrepreneurs who are going to form an LLC in Arizona will be happy with the results of a recent survey that placed the Grand Canyon state No. 13 on a list of most favorable places for business liability court cases.After interviewing in-house attorneys ...
Posted: 08/26/2010
Online entrepreneurs use different marketing solutions



Entrepreneurs forming an LLC in California and intending to do business online should consider a few basic characteristics of successful online businesses and try to incorporate them into a business plan.Malek Ashtar writes at Helium.com that the low ope...
Posted: 08/25/2010
S corporation offers tax benefits to small businesses



Manhattan entrepreneurs trying to reduce their tax burden might consider filing articles of incorporation in New York state as an S corporation, or incorporate in Texas to benefit from lower tax rates.An S corporation allows corporate profit to pass thro...
Posted: 08/24/2010
New York conducive to IT entrepreneurs



Tech entrepreneurs trying to decide whether to incorporate in California''s Silicon Valley may want to consider forming an LLC in New York instead, where the Wall Street Journal reports incentives and capital are increasing in abundance.An engaging and s...
Posted: 08/20/2010
Ingredients for a successful startup



There are a few steps business owners must follow to form an LLC in New York. First, entrepreneurs need to find the startup capital (BoeFly.com''s new "dating service" for banks and borrowers is a good start). Of course, business owners also need to file...
Posted: 08/20/2010
California AG warns business owners about 'DBA renewal company'



The California attorney general is warning business owners about a possible fictitious business name scam in the state that could affect entrepreneurs creating a California LLC.Rod Andrade, a business owner in Victorville, California, received a written ...
Posted: 08/18/2010
Contests can help new LLCs generate customers



Using a sweepstakes or contest can be a great way to launch a new business, especially for entrepreneurs looking to form an LLC in New York, California, Texas or Arizona.Sweepstakes and contests can actually be an inexpensive way to advertise or brand a ...
Posted: 08/17/2010
DBA needed if new name differs from corporate or LLC certificate



Business owners looking to form an LLC in New York State, Arizona, California or Texas often wish to do business under a different name than the one registered with the state. But what are the legal requirements for a corporation or LLC?According to Busi...
Posted: 08/16/2010
Foreign qualifications the right choice



When a company grows and begins to transact business in more than one state, its paperwork procedures can become much more complicated. Filing as a foreign corporation helps keep these hassles to a minimum.Foreign qualifying has nothing to do with a fore...
Posted: 08/13/2010
Dallas-area entrepreneurs get one-on-one access to lenders



More than 170 entrepreneurs looking to incorporate in Texas recently got some firsthand advice from 20 area lenders at the Dallas Small Business Development Center''s "Deal Day," the Dallas Morning News reports."Banks are lending to start-ups," Dallas en...
Posted: 08/12/2010
Arizona SBDC to offer financial planning help



The Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center is teaming up with Consumer Credit Counseling Services and the United Way of Pinal County to host a series of free financial planning workshops for consumers and those interested in learning h...
Posted: 08/11/2010
Governor urges more steps to make California business-friendly



As debate rages on over the state''s budget, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is urging lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to work together in an effort to make the state more business friendly.Speaking to lawmakers, the governor said that i...
Posted: 08/10/2010
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