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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 ...

Program related investment--or PRI--is a potential source of funding for both nonprofits and for-profit social enterprises. A program related investment is an investment made by a tax-exempt private ...

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 ...

As a startup or small business, hiring interns seems appealing. You need the help but don't have the budget to pay an employee. And the intern gets valuable experience and training. It's a win-win, ...

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 ...

As a California 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, you will have ongoing filing requirements. Here is a breakdown of the federal and California nonprofit filing requirements:

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 ...