Business Formation & Planning

A buyout offer on your business can be exciting. Sometimes, it means that your little start-up has attracted enough attention to be valuable -- in which case, the buyout offer can be a lucrative opportunity that you don't want to miss. In other cases, buyout offers...

If you're planning to go into the construction business, you may be considering buying a franchise. Franchises can offer advantages to people who want to run their own business but would like the cache of a brand name behind them and the assistance that a franchise...

New businesses have been the heart of California since it was founded, although the needs of the citizens and the available resources have changed a bit in modern times. One thing has not changed, however, and that is the need to plan what a business needs and how its...

Let's start a business! It's a vital part of the American dream to be your own boss and make your best ideas a reality. Maybe you won't get rich, but you may be happy and support your community and your industry with jobs and innovation. But if you want to get to...

When it comes to starting a construction business, Californians are going to have a lot on their minds. Where should the headquarters be? What is your operating capital? If a question about the form of the business is not one of your first few questions, however, it...

Starting your own business is one of the best ways in California to declare your independence. It is one of the most American acts to take on all of your own potential while also taking on all of the risk in a business venture. Therefore, it's very important to plan a...

When someone is pursuing a dream, she or he is more likely to succeed if planning is involved. It is the same when someone is chasing a good business opportunity, and it is especially true when both are the case. Although it may seem insignificant for small...

The legal form a business should take is often not the most attractive thought for an entrepreneur in California, but the right plan for a commercial entity is one of the earliest and most important decisions to make. The legal form of a business dictates how it is...

There are many types of business structures that can be used in the construction industry. The right legal structure for a business is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs have to make. Knowing the key advantages and disadvantages of different business...

The expansion of states' and municipalities' legal requirements on the internet has made resources for businesses more accessible than ever. Many businesses can file important documents, legally required reports and even their taxes online.There are several limits to...