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Things to research when buying a business

You can launch a business with a great idea — or you can see someone else’s great idea and think, “I could do that even better.” If that’s the case, you may be thinking about buying another entrepreneur’s existing business and turning it… Read More
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Protect your startup from the first day onward

You have a brilliant idea, and you’re ready to introduce it the world — but that means getting your business up and running. It also means protecting your interests, legally speaking, from the very start of your operations. Having good business h… Read More
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Your business can survive a transition to the next generation

Are you hoping to give your business to your children? Are you the adult son or daughter who is hoping to take over the family business? Well, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is something you may have already heard before: About 70% of… Read More
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Pick the right structure for your business needs

When you’re starting a business, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There’s a lot to do — not the least of which is deciding what type of business entity you want to use. The decision should be made early not only because it may be difficult to ch… Read More
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Why so many entrepreneurs choose an S-Corp

When starting a business in Ohio, there are a few legal requirements entrepreneurs must consider before they can set up shop. One of the main things businessowners need to decide is the business type they want to operate under. Most entrepreneurs cho… Read More
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Is a business partner a good idea?

For people wanting to start a business in Ohio, they may think that having a business partner is a good choice. While this can be beneficial in many situations, it is important to weigh the pros and cons before partnering with someone. Forbes discuss… Read More
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What are the types of business structures in Ohio?

There are several aspects to starting a business in Ohio, whether you plan to be a sole proprietor or to launch a start-up designed to grow into a large company. Part of the initial process is choosing how to structure your business. The legal entity… Read More
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You may have a shot of getting funding for your business in OH

In 2016, CNN reported that minority-led and women-owned businesses had a high likelihood of obtaining business funding in Ohio. Cleveland-based nonprofit JumpStart invested only in tech firms within this demographic for three years. They planned to d… Read More
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How to make the most of a business merger

Business mergers in Ohio may not be as high-profile as those involving Fortune 500 companies in New York and California. Even so, without a clear strategy and careful planning, companies may set themselves up for a disadvantage when completing merger… Read More
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Starting a successful small business on a small budget

Believe it or not, it is possible to start a business in Ohio with little to no capital. However, in order to do so, you may need to scale back some of your grand ambitions for your business. There is nothing wrong with starting small if you can buil… Read More
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