It may not be quite time time to rejoice for small California LLCs and small California Corporations yet, but small business sales are up a whopping 20% this past July compared to July of 2009. Most big counties in California showed and increase in small businesses being sold, while the only big county that showed a decline, and it was slight, was San Diego County. While it may not be time to sit back and relax, it's good to see that many entrepreneurs are taking an interest in smaller businesses, and much of it is because of all the growth potential small businesses have. When you own a small business you have more opportunity to increase your profit margin, because it is so small you have a direct hand in everything that goes on, and that goes from small details such as choosing products or services to provide to bigger decisions such as selling the small business to someone else. A big misconception is that when a business is being sold it's being done so because they are not making any money, the truth is that there are many reasons to sell a small business, from hoping to retire or even to just free up some time. Running a small business is time consuming and some business owners, even though business is great, realize that running their own business is not for them. Regardless of the reasons to get into or get out of small business the news that small businesses sales are up is great, it shows an upturn in the economy that is much needed.

The state of New Hampshire has stared a new site called MyExpertNet which links small businesses to almost 50 business professionals to help provide advice and guidance in several areas of small business. The progam screened all individuals for their expertese before allowing them to contribute to the site. The service is free and is a valueble resource for not only current New Hampshire LLCs, New Hampshire Corporations and other small business but also for those who are thinking of starting a small business as it also includes information on how to start and how tips on how to finance your business. Be sure to check out the site as it's a great resource.

It's wonderful to see businesses, whether they be big or small helping small businesses out. In this economy it's important to keep changing so that you can make your business better not just for now but in the long run. There are many events going on to help small businesses this week in Washington DC, most have a minimal fee but they all look like they will be well worth it.

The Art of Finding Grant Money: Given by First Class. Monday, June 28th the cost is $39. This class helps in finding grant money for your business, learn how to find the best grant solutions for you.

Tuesday, 29th there will be a class in regards to transforming your website, as we've said before many times, your website should look, clean, professional and be easy to navigate. This class is also $39. Contact Tracey Bonomo, 703-204-1002, for more information.

Also Tuesday is a class on Starting Your Own business, this class is only $10 if you pre-register with Loudoun SBDC and $15 if you do not. Expect a lot of information packed into just a couple of hours, the class will be given at George Washington University.

Wednesday Jump Start will provide attendees with a chance to network as well as lots of information about the Board of Trade. For more information contact the Board of Trade.

If you have any questions regarding these events or about forming a Washington D.C. Limited Liability Company or a Washington D.C. Corporation give us a call at 866-999-8200.

With the recession being felt, not only throughout our nation but in the world, a lot of people are wondering, where are the best places to re-locate or start a business, the answer may be Austin, Texas. The capital of Texas is not only showing economic growth, but it seems that the metropolitan city is one of the best places in the United States to start a small business. The population in Austin has been steadily growing, even during this recession and it may be because Austin is actually a wonderful city, not only to work in but to live an play in. There is tons of culture and Austin not only attracts musicians from around Texas, but their annual South By Southwest music conference attracts tourism and commerce from all over the world. Also turn on the Food Network on any given day and they'll no doubt list Austin as one of the best places in the nation to grab a bite to eat. If you're interested in opening a business in Austin or the surrounding areas, please give us a call with any questions  you may have, we have representatives ready to help you with LLC filings and corporation filings, 866-999-8200. more good news: Texas has one of the fastest filing times when filing for a Texas corporation or forming a Texas L.L.C.

The Chamber of Commerce in Asheville, NC had a great idea when they said they were going to alternate their head position from someone who runs a big business to someone who runs a small business. Their newly elected leader, Alice Oglesby, is head of IO Illustration & Design which she runs full time and has just one employee, who only works part time. She thinks that she may be the person with the smallest company to hold a position in the Chamber of Commerce. Oglesby is replacing Michael Willet who was regional president of BB&T Corp, one of the nation's largest banks. The rotation from the leader coming from big business to small business and vice-versa is done so that the air is always fresh in their meetings. Think about the ideas a small business owners has, yet the experience big business leaders bring. If you're interested in filing for an LLC in North Carolina or incorporating in North Carolina, don't hesitate to call us at 866-999-8200.

Hershey Co, North America's largest chocolate manufacturer has reached a tentative deal with the employees of two facilities in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Hershey hopes to expand one of the facilities in order to modernize it and make it the largest chocolate making facility in the world. Hershey hopes to reach a final deal with it's employees within the next month or so.

Matt Tallam of the Oregon Daily Emerald has a great story on all the boycott talk surrounding Arizona because of the contraversial law, SB 1070. In his article he is urging people not to boycott Arizona business as they did not pass the law and most businesses are highly against it. The logic behind not boycotting Arizona business is that it's hard on the businesses especially in these economic times.  To read the the story be sure to visit the Oregon Daily Emerald.

The Senate in Florida has approved a bill that will provide unemployment for 42,000 Floridians for an extra five weeks. This is a relief for many residents, where Florida's current unemployment has gone well past the national average at 12.3%.

The economy is important in the entire nation, but it all starts with helping out where you can locally first. Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of State recently visited three Waco businesses to recognize them for their commitment to business in the state of Texas. Andrade also visited with local Chamber members for the role they play in the local economy, she herself was an entrepreneur in the San Antonio area for 30 years and understands the impact that the Chamber has on local businesses and the local economy. Texas is currently the top relocation destination and has been for the past 5 years.

In a luncheon held earlier this week Secertary of State Ross Miller stated that the Business Portal will run much like Amazon.com. Nevada, already widely popular in Corporation and LLC filings throught the nation is striving to be the one stop shop for all your business needs. Ross is also hoping to increas Nevada filings, stating that "A company doing $50 million worth of business in California can save $4 million to $5 million a year by just moving across the border."