Starting Your Business

If you have decided it is time to start your own business or are starting another one (or two), some of these SmallBizWorthy articles will help you with the decision process. From incorporating your business, to creating your first business plan and income projections or creating your all-important partnership or shareholder agreement, SBW will help guide you through the process of starting your business.

Look into the related articles on business banking and merchant cash advances in Financing Your Business and targeting your top markets in Marketing Your Business. And if you are getting ready to build your first web site, there is plenty of good information about search engine optimization for your company’s web site in our SEO section.

Forming Your Business – Selecting The Type of Entity

Alan Hamor - 2009-10-10

You are planning on starting a business. Which form of business entity makes the most sense for you?

Upfront Planning – The Key To Floating Your Entrepreneurial Boat

Alan Hamor - 2009-10-10

If you are thinking about leaping into the entrepreneurial river, you better think twice – about upfront planning, that is.

Starting Your Business – The Most Important Things To Know

Alan Hamor - 2009-10-10

You have heard all the success stories, read all the magazine articles and you want to start your own business. What are the most important things to know about being an entrepreneur?

When Choosing Partners, Choose Wisely

Alan Hamor - 2009-10-10

You have decided. The three of you are serious about starting this business together. But before you do, you will want to ask some pretty tough questions, starting with your goals and ending with your fit.

Startup Insurance

Alan Hamor - 2009-10-10

No, there is no insurance to cover the risks of starting a business, but there is insurance coverage that startups need. If your company is just starting, there is little chance you can afford all the insurance coverage that larger or more mature companies have. So how do you decide what kind should you buy? The answer might surprise you.