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Sole Proprietorships
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EBay Fuels Growth of Sole Proprietorships
The number of self-employed Americans grew by 1 million, according to new Census statistics. Read more
Sole Proprietors Struggle to Generate New Business
Wearing too many hats prevents solo business owners from expanding, according to a new study. Read more
The Soloist: Balancing Act
"The Foot Nurse" of Silicon Valley has a growing one-woman business and time for a home life to boot. Read more
A Soloist's Blueprint
An architect relies on good old-fashioned word of mouth to outfit his high-tech office in the woods. Read more
Getting the Right Insurance When You're Going Solo
If you think you don't need any additional insurance coverage for your home-based business, you're making one of the most common soloist mistakes. Read more
Sole Proprietorship: Starting the Simple Way
The vast majority of small-business people begin as soleproprietors because it's fast, easy, and cheap. Read more
Sole Proprietorships: The Basics
Read this article to gain a general understanding of the simplest form of business ownership. Read more
Tax Realities of Husband-and-Wife Sole Proprietorships
The IRS makes it more tempting to set up a mom-and-pop business. But you need to know a little law to take advantage of the tax breaks. Read more
The Close-to-Complete Diary of Harriet Rubin: Excerpt 2: Davos, Here I Come
Hobnobbing with the rich and famous at the Rolls-Royce of business conferences proves a heavy trip for a new soloist. Read more
The Close-to-Complete Diary of Harriet Rubin: Excerpt 3: Going All the Way (or trying to)
"What do I want of my business?," asks new soloist Rubin. "I have so much trouble answering this question because I don't want a business. I want a life. Tha... Read more
The Close-to-Complete Diary of Harriet Rubin: Excerpt 1, January 1998
A look at what it's really like to be in business on your own -- what's scary, lonely, easy, difficult. Read more
Diary of a Soloist
In the March 1998 issue of Inc. , Rubin announced her desire to shuck corporate trappings and strike out on her own. Here are excerpts from her journ... Read more
In Search of the Perfect Form
The right business structure can save you money—and headaches Read more
