Many college students in California graduate with dreams of becoming successful entrepreneurs. Four years or more of post-secondary schooling provides ample time to dream big dreams and make plans for one's financial future. However, it seems that outstanding college...
Business Formations
Exploring business formations in California
Entering the California business world for profit can be a very exciting endeavor. Typically, however, it is not without its challenges. Understanding the different types of business formations and determining the advantages and disadvantages of each -- according to...
Succession plans: prepare your estate for your company’s sake
Owning a business and estate planning go hand in hand. There are so many things that can happen over the course of your ownership that you need to prepare for, and one of those many factors is your own health and capabilities. You need to make sure that your company...
Make sure your employment contracts are secure and compliant
When you start your own business, one of the most important factors that you need to figure out is employment. How many employees do you need? What processes do you have in place to train them? How much will you pay them? What benefits will you offer? What clauses...
The help you need when forming your own business
So you've decided to start your own business? Congratulations! This is a big step for you, both personally and professionally. While it can be euphoric to make such a decision, there is a lot of work that needs to be done to ensure that your business is a success and...
What type of business will you operate?
As a concept, creating a new business seems simple. You rent some property (or maybe you have your own), refurbish the property, make it presentable and then sell some products or provide services to people. How easy was that? Well, thinking through the creation of a...