When you're starting a small business on your own, choosing a setup - or business structure - can seem daunting. As a business owner, you'll most likely first choose whether to run your business as a ...

If you’re starting a business, you’ll need to decide on a business entity type. Two popular options among new business owners are sole proprietorships and limited liability corporations (LLC). Which ...

Denice Sakakeeny is the founder and principal consultant of Denice Sakakeeny & Associates, a Boston-based boutique finance and operational consulting practice focused on anticipating and solving the ...

Independent contractor vs. sole proprietor vs. LLC: What's the difference? For many entrepreneurs, the legal aspects of starting a business loom large. One of the first things you’ll have to figure ...

This business structure protects owners from liability for company debts Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor and educator with over 35 years of diverse financial ...

The liability issues associated with operating a business as a sole proprietorship or as a single member limited liability company differ significantly. Because an appropriate level of asset ...

Daniel Robinson is a writer based in Greenville, N.C. with expertise in auto insurance, loans, warranty options and more. Away from the keyboard, Daniel spends time with his wife and son, plays guitar ...