Five good reasons to launch your startup in today's economy (and two reasons to think twice). by Reed Richardson. In a still fragile business climate marked by stubbornly high foreclosure rates, uneven consumer demand, and tight credit markets, budding entrepreneurs might consider right now to be one of the worst times to start a new business. But launching a startup in the midst of ongoing economic struggles can actually be a roadmap to long-term success. According to studies by the...

In this four-part series, we examine the different ways to structure your small business, comparing the various advantages and disadvantages of each Part III - S Corporation By Reed Richardson The notion of a forming an incorporated business that would also enjoy many of the same pass-through tax advantages as a sole proprietorship or general partnership was what prompted the IRS to first create S corporations more than 50 years ago. At the time, S corporations were a fairly effective...