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What Type of Business Is a Partnership?

A partnership is the simplest business structure where two or more people are owners of a business. The types of business partnerships include general partnership, limited partnership, and limited liability partnership.

What Is Company Culture?

A company culture is how things get done in the workplace. Company culture can more be described as core values or operating principles used to set the tone for the company's overall operations and success.

What is a sole proprietorship?

A sole proprietor is someone who owns an unincorporated business by himself or herself. A sole proprietorship is a business that can be owned and controlled by an individual.

Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC

Sole proprietorships are popular for self-employed professionals, freelancers, and contract workers, while LLC offers personal liability protection than sole proprietorship.

Is it legal to sell homemade food in California?

Yes, you can sell food from home so long as you have California-required health and food handling permits and business licenses. You must get a permit to sell food from home from the county health department in California. 

How to Incorporate a Small Business in California?

To incorporate a small business in California, file an Articles of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State's office. After you file the Article of Incorporation, create corporate bylaws, and elect your initial director(s).

10 Facts About Business Before Starting A Business

1) More than 50% of new businesses survive their first year in business. 2) Less than 50% of family-owned businesses are passed to their children. 3) 40% of business experience challenges in the supply chain…

S Corp vs C Corp – Differences and Benefits

The main difference between an S Corp and a C Corp is that for a C Corp, the corporate profit is taxed to the company, and the dividends to the shareholders are also taxed. In contrast, for an S Corp, the profit is taxed to the shareholder but not to the corporation. Generally, small businesses are S Corps, and major companies are C Corps, e.g., Apple, Microsoft, Caterpillar, John Deer, etc.

How to Form a Corporation in California?

To form a corporation in California follow these steps: 1) Write a one page Article of Incorporation, 2) File the Article of Incorporation with the California Secretary of State, 3) Elect corporate board of directors, 4) File Statement of Information with Secretary of State.

What are the benefits of a corporate lawyer?

The are many benefits of hiring a corporate lawyer for your business which includes: avoiding litigation, enforceable contracts, develop employee policies, proper licensing, etc.

What is Commercial Litigation?

Commercial litigation refers to litigation (lawsuit) that involves commercial or business disputes in court between two or more parties.

How to Get Rid of a 50 50 Business Partner.

How to Get Rid of a 50/50 Business Partner. One method to get rid of a 50/50 partner is to file a business partnership dissolution in the state your company was formed to end the partnership.

Personal Assistant Scam

A personal assistant scam typically involves a perpetrator putting out an ad to hire a personal assistant. Then, when the perpetrator purportedly hires the personal assistant, the assistant is asked to buy something with their own money with the promise to be repaid. The perpetuator then disappears after receiving the goods.

Fiduciary Responsibility Definition

A fiduciary responsibility refers to an organization that must put another person’s best interest first. A fiduciary duty is the highest standard of care in law. For example, a lawyer owes a fiduciary responsibility to the clients, a doctor owes a fiduciary duty to a patient, and a trustee owes a fiduciary duty to a beneficiary.

What is profit formula and how to calculate profit formula?

A business profit is revenue minus expenses. The profit formula in accounting calculates the net gains or losses incurred by the business for a period by subtracting the total expenses from the total income: Total Income – Total Expenses - Profit

What is invoice reconciliation?

Invoice reconciliation is the process of matching bank statements to incoming and outgoing invoices. The purpose of invoice reconciliation is to confirm that the data entry is correctly matched with every invoice.

What Makes a Verbal Contract Valid

A verbal contract is valid when contractual elements are satisfied, such as evidence of an offer, acceptance of the offer, and consideration which is an exchange of value between the parties.

Marketing Transport Company

The easiest way of growing your list of clients is to schedule a meeting with businesses that do a lot of shipping and introduce your transportation company. Then, engage an internet presence to market your transportation business.

What Can You Do with a Toxic Business Partner?

A bad partnership could lead to profit loss and toxic company culture. The first way of dealing with a toxic business partner is to schedule a meeting to discuss your concerns calmly.

Disruptive Business Model

Disruptive business models are disruptive innovations that bring new business ideas or technology to existing markets. A disruptive business does not fit the profile of a standard business model. Amazon is considered as one of the world's most disruptive companies.

How To Get A Business Loan With Bad Credit

Most banks will make a business loans with bad credit will require you to provide collateral. Most lenders will make a business loan if you have a minimum credit core of 600.

How to Get a Small Business Grant

You can get a small business grant from the Small Business Administration. Also, check your local government for small business stimulus grants.

Pros and Cons of Etsy

Etsy Pro: Your products are given a large audience, and you easily sell your merchandise. Etsy Cons: You can only sell handmade or vintage merchandise, and there are many competitors.

What is a Breach of Contract in California?

A breach of contract in California arose when a party to a contract failed to achieve a legal duty the contract created. When a party to a contract fails to fulfill the terms of a binding contract, they are liable for damages for breaching the contract.

Business Equipment Leasing Pros and Cons

One advantage of equipment leasing is that you don’t need to come up with all the cash to buy the equipment. One disadvantage of equipment leasing is higher overall costs than outright purchasing the equipment.

LLC vs DBA

The main difference between an LLC and a DBA is that an LLC is a business entity, and a DBA is a registered fictitious business name. Sole proprietors, general partnerships, and LLC can register for a DBA.

What is an LLC and how does it work

An LLC is a business entity that protects the owners with limited liability protection. An LLC also offers pass-through taxation, which means the company’s profits and losses pass through to the owner’s personal tax level.

What Is a Disregarded Entity?

A “disregarded entity” refers to an entity with one owner and not organized as an entity such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership. For federal tax purposes, the disregarded entity and the owner, who is a natural person, are not treated separate.

List of 12 Biggest Business Startup Costs

It is a good idea for every entrepreneur to consider the costs associated with starting their business. Financing is stressful, but estimating startup costs goes a long way to ensuring a business succeeds.

10 Tips on How To Start A Food Truck Business

Running a food truck business is an exciting and trendy opportunity for any entrepreneur with a passion for food. If a business owner chooses the right financing options and follows the above tips, then he or she has every chance of success.

What is a demand letter?

A demand letter is a letter that is commonly written by a lawyer on behalf of a client setting forth facts supporting a demand for money. A demand letter is usually the first step in resolving a dispute between two opposing parties.

What is working capital cycles?

In business, a Working Capital Cycle is the period that a company waits to receive payment to create available cash. A long cycle means tying up capital for a longer time without earning a return. Short cycles allow your business to free up cash faster.

What Happens When Business Partners Disagree?

Before going nuclear, when business partners disagree, the partners should talk about how to move forward. If talking fails, the partners may discuss a buy-out. However, if there is wrongdoing by one business partner, a lawsuit may be an option.

How to Prove a Verbal Contract

To prove a verbal contract is by getting witnesses to testify that the agreement was made. Also, proving a contract existed can be supported by documents such as receipts, invoices, delivery, statements, text messages, and emails.

Is Sabotaging a Business Illegal?

Yes, sabotaging a business is illegal regardless of who is saboteur, e.g., business partner, competitor, family member, or customer.

What Do You Do When a Family Member Steals from You

When a family member steals for you, the first step is to talk to the person and let them explain calmly. Present evidence, a document, or a credible witness to support your allegation. Then, ask the person to return the money or asset. If the person refuses to return the money or asset, the following steps depend on the amount stolen.

How do you get approved for a SBA Express loan?

To get approved for an SBA Express loan, the business must operate for profit and in the United States. The business must have at least two years of financial statements and show a need for financing.

What is secured line of credit and how to get it.

An example of a secured credit auto loan is because the loan is secured by credit. In business, a credit line is secured by the business assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, and cash in the bank.

What is merchant funding and its benefits? How does it work?

A merchant funding is a business loan through a merchant financing lender that offers a lump sum. Merchant funding works by the lender collecting a percentage of the merchant’s credit card sales until the loan is fully repaid. The benefit of merchant funding is that the merchant gets immediate cash to operate the business.

What is a commercial bridging loan?

A commercial bridging loan is a short-term loan that “bridges the gap” between a company’s immediate and long-term financing needs. In a bridging loan, the borrower’s commercial is used as collateral to secure the loan.

Pros and Cons of Offering Employee Loans

The advantage of offering employees loans shows the employees that the company cares about them; the employee loan program encourages employee loyalty and retention. The disadvantage of an employee loan program includes the higher business expense for administrative costs and the risk of unpaid loans.
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