http://www.sbinformer.com/ SB Informer is your source for Small Business related information, including tutorials, FAQ's, tips, and much more. en-us DevStart, Inc. 2004 Thu, 29 Apr 2004 15:06:56 GMT Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/images/rss/javascript_ar.gif 130 60 http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/getting_started/organizing_your/choosing_a_form_of/starting_limited/doing_business_out_of When considering whether to form a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC), don't be confused by the term foreign qualification. Most of us, when we hear "foreign," think of something ... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/getting_started/organizing_your/choosing_a_form_of/starting_limited/the_foreign When a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) is transacting business in a state or states other than its state of formation, the company is required to foreign qualify in those states. ... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/getting_started/organizing_your/choosing_a_form_of/starting_limited/selecting_a_registered When forming your business as a corporation or limited liability company (LLC), you will need to select a registered agent. Virtually all states require corporations and LLCs that are formed or ... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/getting_started/organizing_your/starting_nonprofit A nonprofit corporation is an organization formed as a corporation for purposes other than generating a profit, and in which no part of the organization's income is distributed to its directors or ... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/getting_started/organizing_your/choosing_a_form_of/starting_tax_exempt Most people start a business because they want to accomplish something or make money for themselves (usually both). But what if you want to do this for someone or some thing other than yourself? ... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/getting_started/organizing_your/naming_your_business/dba In some situations, you may want to operate your business under a different name than the one on your articles of formation or other filings. Typically, this is most true for sole proprietorships ... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business Many of us hear the Siren song of small business. Complete freedom. Unlimited opportunity. Dreams realized. But of those who answer it, most don't succeed. Why? What separates those who succeed from ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it Starting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage doesn't pay the bills. To be successful — to stay in business — you need more than courage. You need a ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it/responsibilities_of In the U.S., it's estimated that only about 30 percent of all startups are still in business after five years. The better you prepare yourself and understand the challenges ahead of you, the more ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it/responsibilities_of/pros_and_cons_of Owning a small business is not just another job. It's a totally different lifestyle. You have to ask yourself whether you're ready for a complete commitment to the success of your business. Just as ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it/responsibilities_of/roles_you If you're currently employed, you have first-hand knowledge of what it's like to be an employee. If you think going into business for yourself will mostly mean doing the same thing, but for yourself, ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it/what_are_your_goals Why is it that you want to start a small business? Money? Fame? Personal freedom? Ego gratification? Retirement income? Inability to get rehired or retrained? Discomfort with larger organizations? If ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it/what_are_your_goals/economic_goals Obviously, you want your business to be a success. But how you define success depends on a number of personal factors. Assuming you've been in the work force for a while, you know what kind of ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it/what_are_your_goals/personal_goals Money isn't the whole story, at least for most people. There's a certain satisfaction in "doing it yourself" that may not be quantifiable, but which is nevertheless important. Typical reasons that ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT http://www.sbinformer.com/tutorials/starting_your_business/do_you_have_what_it/what_are_your_goals/retirement_goals Most people look forward to a time when they can relax and enjoy themselves without the need to work. The chance to do just what you want, when you want to do it, is a strong motivator. Admittedly, ... Thu, 13 Apr 2006 05:00:00 GMT