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Incorporation: why you should and how to get started

Posted by: Jeremy on: August 3, 2009

So you’ve got a small business. Maybe it’s just you and an idea so far, or maybe you’ve got a handful of employees and are starting to win new business. No matter where you are in the startup timeline, it’s worth starting to consider incorporating your business.
There are two primary reasons to incorporate your business: [...]

Should you lease or buy corporate vehicles?

Posted by: Jeremy on: July 8, 2009

When it’s time to get a new vehicle for your business, you’ve got two main choices: buying outright or leasing. Here’s a quick rundown of when to lease and when to buy.
Leasing advantages
The main advantage of leasing a vehicle is the same as leasing any other major equipment: the up-front costs are much lower. Even [...]

Reactions to Obama’s small business plan: mixed

Posted by: Jeremy on: March 19, 2009

If Monday’s announcement of a new small business plan grabbed your attention, you should check out this post at Open Forum. Anita Bryant explains that it’s a good idea overall but most small businesses either aren’t in a position to borrow more money or wouldn’t turn to the SBA.
WSJ’s Kelly Spores suggests different types of [...]