by Jen Hickey. Small business owners are usually well acquainted with risk. After all, starting a business is one of life’s most momentous decisions and often requires a leap into the unknown. However, you can improve the odds for your business by identifying those risks early on and devising a plan to eliminate or minimize their impact. While it’s probably not healthy to think about all that could go wrong, asking “What if?” when it comes to every aspect of your business is key to its...

The new year is a good time to take another look at your business's formal structure As the new year arrives many entrepreneurs find themselves wondering if their small business structure is the right one, both fiscally and strategically. So, to help you decide whether or not your company is ready to take the next step in terms of incorporation, we've prepared a quick primer on three popular business organizational structures. Limited Liability Company (LLC) Started nearly 30 years ago as a...