We are quickly approaching the end of the year.  Many will wonder whether its best to file a new Corporation now or wait till 2011.  The answer to your question may not be very clear.  It may come down to taxes and the best person to ask about when to file could be your accountant. 

Filing now may be beneficial if your business will benefit from tax related deductions.  However, many may opt to file at the start of the new year just to make things easier and a more symbolic gesture as to when the company starts.

There are many advantages and disadvantages to go into on whether it is best to start a corporation now or wait till 2011.  It really comes down to a personal choice on the matter.  There may not be a compelling reason to file now vs. later. 

Consult some professionals on when the best time for you to file and then you can contact us at 866-999-8200.

So many people out there have hobbies that they enjoy doing, on weekends or time off from work, and some of them even dream about doing their hobby full time. We've worked with several clients who have turned their hobby into a business, and sometimes it might not be a full time business at first, but who wouldn't like being paid for what you love to do anyway. Look at businesses like fishing guides or skydiving businesses, the people who run those businesses aren't your everyday business people, they are people who loved something so much, they decided to make it their business, and since work takes a big chunk of your time, why not do something you love.

The first step in making your hobby your business is to write a business plan. It might not be a detailed business plan, but you need an outline of what needs to be done and how you plan to accomplish these tasks.

Including in that plan should be whether you're going to form an LLC, form a corporation or simply file for a DBA; your marketing plan, which these days has a lot to do with your online presence. Once your business plan is in place, you can hire a company, such as ours, to take care of a lot of the parts of getting the business up and running, or do it yourself. If you're going to be doing any of the tasks yourself, be sure to set up deadlines for every task. Too many times people will start something, only to leave it sitting forever, unfinished, where if they just gave themselves some sort of deadline, they could make it work. If you have any questions about making your personal hobby a business, give us a call at 866-999-8200.

Though it might only bee a slight increase, the National Federation of Independent Business are reporting that small business optimisim is up as of last month. Though there might not be any new hiring going on just yet, the trend continues to slowly move in a positive manner. This is great news for any small buisness because when several small businesses are doing well the trend seems to grow, even if it's only slightly. If you have any questions about starting your own business, filing for a DBA or forming a corporation, please give us a call at 866-999-8200.

Times are tough and many businesses out there are struggling to survive.  Many unfortunately are going out of business simply because there isn't enough customers to keep their business going.  In this case, if you're running a corporation or a LLC, it is important that you file for a dissolution with the state.  A dissolution, is the opposite of forming your corporation by submitting articles of incorporation or oganization.  Articles of dissolution must be submitted to the state to terminate the existence of your business.

With the filing of the Articles of Dissolution, fees may be involved to submit these forms to the state.  Failure to submit these forms to the state may result in you paying fees for having a company that is still active.  In most state, failure to pay these fees may result in an automatic dissolution with the state.  In California, failure to submit the articles of dissolution, may require you to pay the minimum franchise tax of $800.  Therefore it is important that you file these documents.

Once business gets better,  most states may reactivate dissolved companies however you will most likely need to refile articles of incorporation to reinstate the company.  One thing to note about this is that some states require a corporate name to be dissolved for a certain period of time, usually a year to five years for the same name to be used again.  So you may need to change the name of the corporation if this happens.

We can help you with your dissolution filing. Please contact us today.

When starting a business, filing for an LLC or forming a corporation, it's important to know who's going to be a part of the business at hand. Because some states require you to list the members or the directors, choosing your partners in business can be an important task that is a hassle to update should you wish to do so after the creation of the entity. It's important to choose savvy business people who you can trust to become business partners with. Many times people form businesses with their families, and while it may be a good idea in some ways, if there is ever a dispute it is likely to spill over into the personal relationships of the partners. When forming an LLC or corporation it's important to have guidelines in place, an operating agreement and bylaws are required in every state to ensure that the business is being run rather fairly. Take a good amount of time to consider who will be the best person or people who will fit well with your business, be sure they have the same goals, values and ethics as yourself. If you have any questions about starting a business, contact us at 866-999-8200.

We've touched on the subject before, but now we want to stress the importance of creating a website for your small business, regardless of your business type. As this generation gets older and the new generations are more tech savvy, ways of marketing your business are going almost completely digital. It's probably been quite a while since you opened up a big yellow phone book to look up any type of business, are they even in production anymore? These days everyone takes to the internet to search for what they're finding, and if your business doesn't have a presence on the internet, chances are your business will not be found other than by means of word of mouth. Because we're expanding our services to include all aspects of small business, along with our regular LLC and corporation filings as well as DBA filings, we're also now providing design services through our sister company, LogoBang. Should you need a website built, a logo design or questions about any type of design services, we're here to help, contact us at 866-999-8200.

New York is a very popular state, not only among the other United States but it has worldwide recognition. Many businesses choose to form a New York corporation or a New York LLC not only because of the business opportunities in the state but also because having a businesses based in New York is a good look for businesses, especially international businesses as New York, especially New York City is an hub for businesses because it is on the Atlantic and is a center point for the the west coast and Europe. If you're interested in starting your own New York business please give us a call at 866-999-8200.

Studies have shown that breaks increase productivity, and not just breaks during your work day, but days off, where you're not thinking about anything work related. Often times when you start a business, there are so many things to do, from incorporating or forming an LLC to creating an online presence. When you're first starting out there's not much time to take off, but it's important to set aside time to take off, even if it's only a one day break, the work to be done will still be there when you pick up again the next day. Often times when breaks are not taken, your body will feel exhausted and you will not be as productive, even though you have been continuously working. Breaks also give the brain time to relax and generate new ideas, which doesn't happen as often as if you were overloading yourself with work.

Breaks are also important to take during the day, many people these days tend to each lunch at their desk while continuously working, while lunch at your desk might be the most convenient way to eat, be sure to take a break from work related subjects while on your break, surf the net, talk on the phone, listen to the radio or even take a nap. A lot of companies these days are allowing employees to take naps during work time also, power naps also increase productivity. The point is that it's good to take a break from work once in a while.

Well the midterm election is only a few weeks away.  Voter turnout may be mixed as alot of the population may be fed up with what our politicians are doing to help people and small business.  It is a wonder that anything can get done considering that politicians in California couldn't get a budget passed for months.  Its no wonder that people don't want to show up and vote anymore.  For Californians, this may be more of an important election than in most years because several key offices are up for grabs especially the governor and senator seats. 

Carly Fiorina and Barbara Boxer are fighting for the senate seat of California and Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown for govenor.  Both of these results could have a significant impact on what each candidate can do to improve our economy in California.  California is one of the highest in terms of unemployment and our debt just seems to get worse every year.  Voters may be apathetic and this year may be the year that the feeling will be to get the incumbents out and start with some new fresh faces. 

What I tell people is that you have no right to complain if you don't vote.  So go out and vote this coming election.  If you want to start a corporation a start an llc, you can contact us.  We can help you get your business started right.

Small business is not the only reason why someone would file for a corporation or LLC. Another big reason for filing is to protect personal assets as a property owner. Many individuals own real property which they rent out. If there happens to be an accident at your rental property, which is in your name, you are personally liable for the property and any accidents at the property. If you form an LLC or a corporation and place your property under that entity, the entity is only responsible for the claims filed against it. If an entity is in place and being run correctly, you are not at risk for being responsible for the property personally. If you're interested in filing for an LLC or corporation please give us a call at 866-999-8200.