If you have grown a startup venture into a successful company, you undoubtedly have an eye on the future of your business. Eventually, you may want to retire or step aside to focus on something else. Having a comprehensive business succession plan is an effective way...
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Business Formation
Follow these 4 rules when starting a business with your spouse
One thing you’ve always wanted to do was to set up a business with your spouse. You want to do so because they’re talented at what they do, and you have the training in marketing and logistics that is needed to make them successful in the field. Together, you truly...
Execute a good contract to minimize the risk of working with a third party
As a business owner, you probably rely on third-party contractors for at least some of your business needs. Whether it’s outsourcing marketing tasks or working with a third party to purchase products for your store, it’s important that you have a good, solid contract...
Choosing the right entity during the business formation process
Starting a business involves making important financial and legal decisions regarding operations, liability and taxes. Choosing the right entity during business formation is important, and the appropriate choice depends on the preferences of the owner, the type of...
What should an entrepreneur know about business formation?
Starting a new company is an exciting step for an Oregon entrepreneur who has been planning and dreaming about this venture for years. However, launching and operating a successful business requires more than just having a good idea and maybe creating a social...
Business formation for the good of the United States
Starting a small business is not only a good step for those who want to work for themselves, but it can also be good for the country as a whole. With much of the United States still facing shutdowns and slow reopenings, Oregon entrepreneurs may feel hesitant to...
Choosing the right structure during business formation
When starting a business, there are many decisions that an Oregon owner has to decide regarding taxes and finances. One of these decisions is determining the structure of the company, a choice that will impact certain aspects of operations for years to come. Before...
Business formation in a time of uncertainty
It's always a complex process to start a business, but it can be especially complicated in a time where sickness, social unrest and economic uncertainty dominate the headlines. Some Oregon entrepreneurs may be tempted to hold off on their plans because of all these...
Business formation with long-term success in mind
The decisions made during the initial stages of a business will have an impact for as long as the company operates. Business formation involves much more than just deciding to start a company and finding a commercial space or creating a business Facebook page....
Rethinking the structure for business formation
The choices that an entrepreneur will make during the startup process will impact an Oregon business for years to come. Making the decision of the specific legal structure of a business will determine things such as taxation and the owner's personal liability for...
