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Entreprenuer Life Stage

Whether you’re starting a business, building the one you have, or stepping up to run a family business, you need a lot of information to help you make sound financial decisions.  You’re not alone—millions of small businesses contribute every day to keeping America’s economy strong.  Find out what you need to know to keep your business strong too.

Articles
Benefits and Retirement Plans
ArticleBenefit plans for small businesses
ArticleRetirement plans for small businesses
ArticleUnderstanding solo 401(k) plans
Business Insurance
ArticleProperly insuring your business
Business Planning Basics
ArticleQualifying for the home office deduction
ArticleRecord keeping for your own business
ArticleTax planning for the self-employed
Insuring a business
ArticleProperly insuring your business
Starting a business
ArticleAdvantages and disadvantages of self-employment
ArticleChoosing an entity for your business
ArticleFunding a business
ArticleHiring your first employee
ArticleStarting or buying a business
Transferring or Selling a Business
ArticleTransferring your family business
Tools
Benefits and Retirement Plans
Tool401(k) plans
ToolBuilding a retirement plan for your business
ToolCommercial Loan Calculator
ToolNet worth calculator
ToolSolo 401(k) Illustration
Business Insurance
ToolBusiness life insurance needs
ToolNumber of policies needed with a cross purchase plan
Business Planning Basics
ToolBreakeven Analysis
ToolBusiness Valuation
ToolCash Flow Calculator
ToolChoosing a business entity
ToolCommercial Loan Calculator
ToolComparison of LLCs LLPs and professional corporations
ToolDebt Consolidation Calculator
ToolEquipment Buy vs. Lease
ToolFinancial Ratios
ToolHow C Corporations Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships Protect Personal Assets
ToolInventory Analysis
ToolNet worth calculator
ToolProfit Margin Calculator
ToolWorking Capital Needs
Tax planning
ToolAccelerating deductions/postponing income
ToolAccelerating income/postponing deductions
Transferring or Selling a Business
ToolBusiness succession planning alternatives
ToolBusiness succession strategy analyzer
ToolBuy-sell agreement analyzer
ToolBuy-sell planning questionnaire
ToolHow cross purchase plans work
ToolHow entity purchase plans work
ToolPlanning for succession of a business interest
FAQs
Advertising a business
FAQHow can I get free publicity for my business?
FAQHow do I know where to advertise my business?
FAQWhat is the best form of advertising?
Employee benefits and other issues
FAQHow can I boost the morale of my employees without incurring huge expenses?
FAQHow can I find good employees for my business?
FAQWhat are health reimbursement arrangements?
FAQWhat are incentive stock options (ISOs)?
FAQWhat benefits should I offer to my employees?
Home-based businesses
FAQCan I deduct home office expenses?
FAQIf I work at home occasionally, am I entitled to a home office deduction?
Incorporating a business
FAQCan I change my business from a C corporation to an S corporation?
FAQCan I change my business from an S corporation to a C corporation?
FAQShould I incorporate my business?
Insurance coverage
FAQCan I get disability insurance if I'm self-employed?
FAQI own a business. Are there any creative ways I can use life insurance in my business?
FAQWhat is stop-loss insurance?
FAQWhat kind of insurance coverage do I need for my small business?
Noncompetition agreements
FAQI am buying a business. Can I make the seller sign a noncompetition agreement?
FAQMy employer wants me to sign a noncompetition agreement. What is it? Is it legally binding?
FAQWhy does the buyer of my business want me to sign a noncompetition agreement?
Partnerships
FAQHow does a limited partnership work?
Raising capital
FAQCan I borrow money from my wholly owned business?
Starting a business
FAQDon't most small businesses fail?
FAQHow can I raise capital for my business?
FAQHow do I find good advisors such as lawyers and accountants to help with my business?
FAQIs buying a franchise a good way to get into business?
FAQShould I buy an existing business or start from scratch?
FAQShould I buy or lease assets for my business?
FAQWhat are the stages of business development?
FAQWhat should I look for in a business location?
Transferring or selling a business
FAQCan I transfer my business through my will?
FAQHow can I keep my business in the family?
FAQWhat are some financing options for selling my business?
FAQWhat is a buy-sell agreement?
FAQWhat is a family limited partnership, and will it help reduce estate taxes?
Valuing a business
FAQHow can I determine what my business is worth for estate and gift tax purposes?