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A general partnership is created when two or more people engage in business as co-owners for a profit. A general partnership is created automatically as a matter of business law without filing any ...

When deciding what business entity type to use for your social enterprise, you should start by considering the factors that all businesses should consider at the formation stage. Once you have ...

The laws and requirements governing business entities are made primarily at the state level. Thus, each state may impose different requirements on businesses incorporated in that state. So why do ...

A sole proprietorship is the most basic business entity type. By definition, a sole proprietorship consists of only one owner who does business without any formal incorporation. If you add a second ...

We are often asked "what is the best entity type?" There really is no one-size-fits-all answer because each entity may be more or less beneficial for any given enterprise. Rather, it is important for ...

Although it is possible to conduct business as a sole proprietor or general partnership without any formal incorporation, it is generally a good idea to incorporate a business as a corporation or ...

Crowdfunding is a fantastic tool for generating early stage funds for all types of enterprises, including nonprofits, social enterprises, startups, and small businesses. There are many easy-to-use ...

Benefit Corporations and Social Purpose Corporations are entity types that were established in California with an eye towards allowing for-profit companies to engage in socially-minded activities ...

A contract for services serves several important purposes. It establishes legal rights and obligations of each party to the contract, sets out the expectations for each party, and addresses how ...

Good news… your business or organization has more work than you can handle on your own! Now it’s time to hire some help. But before you dive in, there are important issues to consider in terms of the ...