Business Tips

pSo, you’ve decided you want to open a business? Have you given any thought to the type of business you want to open? Deciding what type of business you’re going to open is a key first step in the process of going into business.

pIf you happen to be in start-up mode you probably haven’t given much attention to the importance of keeping your personal and business finances separate from each other.

pExpanding a company’s business (or an aspect of its business) internationally might be a good thing.

pspanCrowdfunding is a tool that provides an alternative to more traditional forms of financing available from banks and other institutions.

pstrongScan it./strong/ppA valuable tool for the average taxpayer to the small business owner that can be surprisingly simple to integrate into your life is scanner.

pstrongIf you’re starting a new business, you may need an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS. Here’s how to determine whether or not you need one as well as how to get it./strong/ppIf you’re a sole proprietor or in some states, a single owner of an LLC, the good news is that getting an EIN is free!