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When it comes to starting a business and forming it as an LLC or a corporation, then you need to complete several steps. One of those is to complete a California business name check. In this article, we look at how you can check for the existence of a business name that might be similar to the one you intend to use. This process might include the use of a business name checker.

Why is Checking for a Business Name in Use Important?

There are a few reasons why you need to ensure that the name th…

Company formation is setting up your business as a legal entity. This entity might be a limited liability company LLC, or corporation. When you form your business, you will need to register your business on your Secretary of State register. When creating an LLC, entrepreneurs file articles of organization and receive a certificate from the Secretary of State, which formally recognizes the business as an LLC.

Not all business formations are accepted, so why is a company formation rejected?  

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To become a household brand, you need to know how to design the next iconic logo. When you have created your business plan, one of the first tasks you will need to do is create a great logo.

One way to get inspiration for the best logo, is to research brand logos of household names. When you go through a series of logos, you will likely recognize many of them, even if you don’t personally use the brand, and you can start to get an idea of the design features that are common features of successf…

When setting up your small business, you will soon get to the stage when you consider hiring your first employees. When you have chosen your business entity and formed your business, you can apply for your Employer Identification Number (or EIN). You can apply for this with the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) and then look at how to find employees.

So, where do you start looking? This article takes a look at how to find employees for small business success.

Why Hire Employees?

Hiring employees…

When setting up an LLC, or limited liability company, there are several important steps, including selecting an LLC registered agent. A limited liability company is a business entity with elements of both a partnership and a corporation. An LLC offers the owner protection of their financial assets as they are not responsible for the finances of the business, such as debts. It also has a particular structure and set of processes.

To be considered a limited liability company, or LLC, the company …

When you form a business, you must decide which entity is the right setup for your business. It might be a limited liability company or LLC. A limited liability company is a cross between a partnership and a corporation where the owner has limited liability to only the assets they invest in the company. A manager (or managers) need to be appointed, and there procedures and documents associated with an LLC, such as an operating agreement.

When researching forming an LLC, you might be asking ‘Wha…

There are several choices when forming your business, such as a corporation, limited liability company, c corporation, etc. When you are looking to create a new business, you are likely to come across lots of new terms relating to forming a business, and you might be asking ‘What is a foreign limited liability company?’

If you would like to find out about foreign limited liability companies, read on to find out more.

What is a Foreign Limited Liability Company?

A limited liability company is …

When you are planning to start a new business, there are several business entities to choose from. If you are a professional, such as a doctor, you must form a professional corporation and be licensed. Other businesses might consider a C corporation or an S corporation. Or, you might decide to start a domestic limited liability company.

In this article, we find out what is a domestic limited liability company and more about this type of legal business entity.

What is a Domestic Limited Liabili…

A Limited Liability Company, or LLC is a business entity that's a hybrid of a corporation and a partnership. An LLC consists of members, similar to shareholders. There may be a single manager, or all the members are managers. 

Not all business owners can form a California LLC. If you are a professional, like a dentist or doctor, you must form a professional corporation and have a license.

If you would like to form a California LLC, read on to find out more.

Why Form a California LLC?

There a…

When forming your new business, you have a few options. You can hire a business attorney, which can be expensive and time-consuming. Another option is to do DIY company formation and research it yourself. This can be daunting and can look like you need a legal degree. You can file your business documents yourself without a lawyer. An alternative option is an online formation company or another online service.

There are many formation companies online, but are they worth the money?

What are For…