The Launch Blog: Expert Advice from the CorpNet Team
How to Avoid Double Taxation: LLC or S Corp?
Creating a legal entity for your startup will establish much-needed separation between you and your business. Shielding your personal assets is the first and foremost reason to think about incorporating.
But let's face it. When it comes down to choosing a business structure, small business owners are typically concerned about one thing: taxes.
How to Legally Dissolve a Corporation or LLC
“Dissolution” is the act of formally dissolving (closing) a business entity with the state. It involves far more than just stopping to sell products and services. Dissolution is a process for wrapping up all legal and financial aspects of the business and legally...
How to Start an Accounting Business
Whether you’re a finance major fresh out of college or have been working in an accounting firm or department for years, I’ll bet you’ve thought about being your own boss. There’s a lot to consider when exploring how to start an accounting business. Let's dig into...
4 Real Reasons Why You Need a Dedicated Business Bank Account
One of the most important decisions you can make that determines the long-term success of your business is figuring out how to stay on top of your finances. In the beginning, as you get your business up and running, it might seem easier to keep your personal...
How to Start a Consulting Business
If you have a high level of proficiency, expertise, and experience in a field, you may have thought about how to start a consulting business. Starting a consulting business can be a wonderful career option for individuals who want to leverage their knowledge and...
Business Name Change: How to Legally Update by Business Entity Type
Despite your best efforts to choose the perfect name for your company, there may come a time when that name no longer is the best fit. Perhaps the business name no longer accurately reflects your brand or there are legal considerations at play. Regardless of the...
What Is a Fictitious Name?
What Is a fictitious name? A fictitious name is a name other than your proper legal business entity name that you formally get permission from the state (or county) to use when conducting business. You may also see a fictitious business name referred to as: Doing...
What Is a Letter of Good Standing?
Professionals like you, who help entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting and growing their businesses, will likely encounter clients asking about a "Letter of Good Standing." Let's take a moment to talk about what a Letter of Good Standing is and why...
Advising Clients About Business Structures
With all the decisions your clients are expected to make when starting a business, which legal structure to choose might not get as much consideration as it should. Most business owners choose to form a sole proprietorship in the beginning, since it’s less...
How to Legally Start an eCommerce Business
If you have been considering starting an eCommerce business, you’re exploring an industry with a promising outlook. According to Statista, the number of online shoppers in the United States is expected to reach 230.5 million in 2021.1 However, like starting any...
Does Your Business Need a DBA?
In the course of running your business, you’ve probably encountered more legal fine print and formalities than you ever thought possible. In this post, we’ll break down the Doing Business As (DBA) to see if your business needs one.
How to Start a Virtual Bookkeeping Business
Wondering how to start a virtual bookkeeping business? This article shares what aspiring self-employed bookkeepers need to think about.
Webinars About How to Choose the Right Business Entity
Wondering how to choose the right business entity? Consider watching these webinars to learn about the pros and cons of various business structures.
How to Start a Business in the United States Without Living in the United States
This post will cover a detailed outline and step by step guide as to How to Start a Business in the United States Without Living in the United States.
What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Calculating Sales Tax for Business
Confused about how to calculate sales tax for business? Learn about recent sales tax legislation, tools for calculating sales tax, and more.
Help Clients Choose What Is the Best Business Structure Without Fear of Unauthorized Practice of Law
What is the best business structure? Here's how to help your clients (and boost your revenue) without illegally engaging in the practice of law.
How to Start a Tutoring Business
Wondering how to start a tutoring business? This step-by-step guide will help you through the planning and launch process.
Increase Professional Services Revenue with the CorpNet Partner Program
A path for business coaches, CPAs, lawyers, tax advisors, and bookkeepers to increase professional services revenue without overworking or adding overhead.
The Difference Between a Business Entity Statutory Conversion and Business Domestication
Statutory conversion vs. business domestication. One changes a business entity type; the other changes a company's home state. Read on to learn more!
Three Tips for Business Coaches to Help Their Clients Succeed in 2019
How can you help your coaching clients achieve entrepreneurial success? These tips for business coaches will help you help your clients succeed.
Do You Need Annual Meeting Minutes for Corporations and LLCs?
What business owners should know about annual meeting minutes for corporations. What are they, who must have them, and how do you create them?
The CorpNet Partner Program Opens a New Revenue Stream for Your Business— Without Adding Overhead
The CorpNet Partner Program gives professional services providers a way to increase revenue without adding overhead. Here’s how it works.
5 Steps to Start a Business By Year End
What do you need to do to get your startup off the ground before next year? These steps to start a business will give you the direction you need.
Should I Incorporate or Form an LLC for my MLM Business?
Do You Need to an MLM LLC for Your Network Marketing Business? MLM entrepreneurs are considered independent contractors. By default, they’re sole proprietors, but forming a legal business entity offers potential liability protection and tax benefits. Also sometimes...
How to Hire a Ghostwriter for Your Accounting Blog
Does your accounting business need a blog? Yes, web content like blogs helps your business rise in the search engine rankings. So, if your business website doesn’t have a blog, it’s time to create one. If you already have a blog, are you keeping it current? When...
Do Uber Drivers Need an LLC?
Uber drivers, even those doing rideshare driving as a side-gig, are considered to be earning income through self-employment. Just like other self-employed independent contractors, they face some critical startup decisions—including what business entity type to...
What Is the LLC Tax Rate?
Before forming an LLC, many entrepreneurs ask about the standard LLC tax rate to see if this form of entity is a solid option for their new business. This is an excellent question and one that can be best answered by exploring what an LLC is and how it is taxed....
What to Expect When Selling Your Business
Maybe your end game has always been focused on selling your business. Or is the pace of running a business becoming too much, and you’re ready to slow down and retire? Perhaps you have a new business idea and you want to sell your business to pursue (and finance)...
Do I Need a Business License to Sell on Amazon?
Entrepreneurs who want to sell their products through Amazon’s marketplace face many of the same opportunities and challenges as brick-and-mortar stores. Naturally, they have a lot of questions about launching and running an online business. It’s exciting to think...
Choosing the Best State to Start a Business
Choosing the best state to start a business is an important detail in your overall business plan. When it comes to launching a small business, “Location, location, location” is part of the formula for success. If you’re wondering if a specific location would give...
