Your personal liability protection depends on keeping business and personal finances separate. Opening a dedicated business ...

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. David Kindness is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an expert ...

Rachel Williams has been an editor for nearly two decades. She has spent the last five years working on small business content to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. She’s well-versed ...

LLC naming rules in Washington, D.C. specify that the name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC' or 'L.L.C.' within it. Certain terms are off-limits, especially those that may give the ...

This guide explains how an LLC vs. sole proprietorship differs in terms of formation, operations, management, taxes and legal protection. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from ...

Even if your limited liability company (LLC) does its business entirely online, federal and state governments do not. To snail-mail something to your business, they need an address on file. If you ...

Whether you’re launching a new business, preparing to expand an existing organization or looking to rebrand, there are various legal considerations to take into account. This includes deciding how to ...

Every new administration brings changes to the national economic landscape, and no one feels these changes more acutely than small businesses. In 2025's rapidly shifting economy, it's smart for ...