Small Business Guides
Practical resources to help you start and run your business the right way.
Starting a Business FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about forming and launching your business.
Kickstart Your Business Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help you stay organized from idea to launch.
How to Start a Nonprofit
Learn what it takes to form a nonprofit, from structuring your organization to filing for tax-exempt status.
Understanding Your EIN
Learn what an EIN is, who needs one, and how to use it once it’s assigned.
Your Guide to Annual Reports
Learn what’s required, when it’s due, and what happens if you miss the deadline.
Who Needs a DBA
When registration is required, how the filing process works, and what to know before you get started.
Foreign Qualification Explained
Everything you need to know before expanding your business into a new state.
Filing an Amendment
Which updates need to be filed with the state and how the process works.
Dissolving Your Business
The steps involved in closing your LLC or corporation and why skipping them can cost you.