How to Incorporate


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How to Break Into the Fashion Industry

Emerging designers, beware: Even if you are able to create a beautiful product, the fashion world is fraught with tricky choices on incorporation, competitiv...  Read more

Social Networking Answers for Skeptics and Newbie’s

I held fast to my beliefs that social networking would eat away at my productivity levels – until my friend landed a spot on a popular network television m...  Read more

The Elevator Speech Wow Factor

Do you make the best out of every elevator speech opportunity? Do networking events really pay off for you? Remember, an elevator speech is not about you; it...  Read more

How to Run a One-Person Business

Starting and running a business alone isn’t for everyone. If you’re up to the challenge, here are a few tips to make it work.  Read more

5 Ways to Increase Productivity with Life Balance

Is hard work paying off for you? Probably, but playing hard can increase your productivity, creativity AND bottom line. Entrepreneurs are multi-dimensiona...  Read more

The 5 Rules of Solopreneur Success

Do you believe that you have to limit your company's growth because you're a solo entrepreneur? 'Solo' doesn't necessarily mean small but sometimes we for...  Read more

Close the Deal with a Flexible Communication Style

Do you have a well-defined communication style? A mode you kick into when you're pitching a client, speaking to an employee or freelancer, or presenting t...  Read more

The Imposter Syndrome - When Fear Blocks Success

High achieving women most commonly suffer from the affects of The Imposter Syndrome, wondering if their choice of words will sound right or if their decision...  Read more

If You Want It So Much, Why Don't You Have It?

I used to believe that if I ever became 'successful' that my life would change in ways that felt uncomfortable to me. It wasn't a conscious belief but it ...  Read more

What Is YOUR Personal Brand?

As business owners we know that branding our business is important, but what about branding ourselves? Today I have the honor of interviewing Dan Schawbel...  Read more

How to Choose a Business Entity

Just started a new business and don't know whether to incorporate as an LLC, S-corporation, or sole proprietorship? Have no fear.  Read more

Debunking The Delegation Myths

Too often I get calls from business owners sending out an S.O.S. because they're too busy to enjoy life and good health. In the quest for freedom owning y...  Read more

The Anatomy of an Ethical Testimonial

A while back I received a marketing email for a home study course that piqued my curiosity. It boasted "astounding" results with a money-back guarantee to...  Read more

The Pros and Cons of Setting Up a C Corp

Converting a company to a C Corp can help you establish some legal and financial separation between you and your business. But the switch involves more paper...  Read more

How to Structure a Partnership

Partnerships are incredibly common--and incredibly hard to sustain. Here's how to set up a partnership that is equitable, efficient, and mutually rewarding.  Read more

Living on Planet Pleasant

Marla Tabaka is a life and business coach who helps entrepreneurs in achieving their business and life goals faster and smarter. She serves as a Success Coac...  Read more

Getting By with a Little Help from Their Friends

Many young entrepreneurs enlist partners to start their companies, rather than trying to go it alone. So what's the downside?  Read more

Sole Proprietors Make Less But Pay Less Taxes

Report examines the impact of taxes on various corporate structures.  Read more

How to Bring Your Invention to Market

Here's a step-by-step process for turning a good idea for a new invention into a financial success.  Read more

Structuring Equity at an LLC

A reader asks, What are the best practices for structuring equity as part of the compensation package at a limited liability partnership, or LLC?  Read more

And the Money Comes Rolling In

Markus Frind works one hour a day and brings in $10 million a year. How does he do it? He keeps things simple.  Read more

How to Incorporate

If you are starting a business, or you already run one but haven't thought strategically about its legal structure--S Corp, C Corp, or LLC--you need to take ...  Read more

I Hereby Resolve…

I resolve that in 2009 I will blog for Inc.com every day.  Read more

(Almost) Endless Summer

How seasonal businesses get noticed during slow periods  Read more

A Haven For Virtual Companies

Behind Vermont's unlikely ploy to attract online businesses  Read more