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Saturday, September 6, 2008

  • Your quick business startup checklist

    Aliza Sherman's Avatar By Aliza Sherman, on Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:47am PDT

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    You have a business idea, you've tested it out a bit and done some market research, you have a business name and you are ready to get started. Here are some things to consider as you start a business:

    1. Structure - Check with both your accountant and a lawyer about the best way to structure your business (sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation).


    2. Bookkeeping - Hire a bookkeeper or accountant to set up your company's books.


    3. Intellectual Property - Turn to a lawyer to help define and protect copyrights and trademarks, including your company name. For all 10, Read More »

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