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No 2017 Tax Deductions for Start-Up Expenses If Your Business Doesn’t Open Until 2018
Starting up a business is capital intensive. You wonder when the bleeding will stop. At the very least, you want …
Ladies, Stop Giving It Away
Ladies, Stop Giving It Away, by Nancy Roberts, is one of my “best kept secrets.” It is the third book …
The Importance of Maintaining Good Corporate Records
There are many situations when a business will need to prove its books and records are in proper order. These …
Non-compete Agreements Need a Geographic Location
In a lawsuit between an employer and an employee, a non-compete agreement that restricted employees from “working for companies competitive …
Failure to maintain your corporate books and records can render you personally liable
The equitable theory of veil piercing, intended to serve as a rectifying mechanism against certain fraud, dishonesty or wrongdoing, is …
April 2014 Gallup Pole: 84% of small business owners would do it again
For would-be entrepreneurs, there is always that nagging doubt – am I making the right decision? I hope this statistic …
How do I know if I can use a business name?
There are four steps you should take before you finalize your proposed business name and logo: Check the Secretary of …
I Recommend Income 180 Conference
Earlier this month, I attended the Income 180 Live Event 2014, with Nancy Roberts and Chris Kenney. I had two …
Case Study: Improper Incorporation of a Church
A local group had used an accountant to incorporate a new church. The accountant used a corporate formation service to …