Patent laws are country specific, which means a U.S. patent won’t protect your invention everywhere. Here's how to file a patent in multiple countries.
You and your team have invented something unique. You have a hunch that this could be the next big thing. Should you protect your idea by filing a patent?
An LLC can offer small business owners the best of both worlds. Here's the rundown on how to form an LLC, or limited liability company.
As a business owner, tough decisions come every day—but are you handling things ethically within your business, and making ethical business decisions?
If you own a U.S.-based ecommerce business, you need to understand your tax liabilities—otherwise, you might be in for an unpleasant surprise down the road. Here's how online sales tax laws break down by state.
Many small business owners fear that their limited resources and do-it-yourself bookkeeping are a recipe for an IRS disaster. The solution? Learning the truth behind common myths about audits.
While the bar to entry for starting a food truck business is fairly low, there are lots of federal, state, and local tax rules that apply. Here's how to navigate your tax obligations—and save your hard-earned cash.
If you’re planning to use your personal savings to launch a new business, you’ll be happy to hear that many of the costs you’ll incur are tax deductible. In this article, we’ll go through what you can and can’t deduct during the startup phase of a business, to help you spend strategically and get a...