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5 Tips on Consumer Credit Basics Learn the basics about consumer credits by using these five tips brought to you by SCORE Mentors. View
5 Tips for Researching Your Invention or Idea Before Patenting Have a great idea? Learn paten best pratices before your start by using these five tips brought to you by SCORE Mentors. View
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How to Avoid Check Fraud Business owners face a growing risk of check fraud as computers make it easier to create phony checks and banks allow customers to open accounts via telephone and the Internet.  Here are some tips to combat check fraud... View
How to Reduce the Cost of Bounced Checks The cost of bounced checks to small-business owners goes far beyond the penalty fees the banks charge for depositing bad checks. The time spent handling bounced checks and the havoc they wreak on cash flow are also part of the toll. View
BizFilings Free Online Incorporation Guide Forming your business can feel like a full-time job in and of itself. Gaining an understanding of the differences between forming a C corporation, LLC, S corporation, nonprofit or other business type can be a daunting, overwhelming process. This free Online Incorporation Guide ... View
Understanding Trademarks and Deciding if You Need One A trademark is a symbol that distinguishes products and services in the marketplace. It can protect intellectual property, a brand name, a design, or can be applied to a business, product or used in connection with specific services. Trademark law protects you, the owner, from competitors... View
Understanding Business Licenses Depending on your small business type, you may need to file for licenses or permits with the state, or states, in which you do business. Nearly all businesses require some form of federal, state or local business licenses. Obtaining the licenses or permits you need for your business is an... View
What is a Registered Agent? A Registered Agent is a person who receives important legal and tax documents on behalf of a business, including important mail sent by the state — such as annual reports or statements and tax documents. A Registered Agent also receives Service of Process — sometimes called Notice of... View
Federal Tax ID - Your Employer Identification Number (EIN) A Federal Tax ID Number or Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a federally issued nine-digit number that identifies a business entity — you can think of it as a Social Security Number for your business. The IRS requires an EIN to be used on all business tax filings. An EIN is also... View