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Nellie Akalp is a passionate entrepreneur, business expert, professional speaker, author, and mother of four. She is the Founder and CEO of CorpNet.com, a trusted resource and service provider for business incorporation, LLC filings, and corporate compliance services in all 50 states. Nellie and her team recently launched a partner program for legal, tax and business professionals to help them streamline the business incorporation and compliance process for their clients.

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Tools to Help Entrepreneurs Boost Productivity and Alleviate Stress
With the new year ahead, opportunities abound for small business owners—and so do potential distractions and disruptions.
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How to Choose The Right Business Structure For Your Business
Learn about the different business structures, the benefits of each type and which business structure works best for your business
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Best Legal Entities for Rural Entrepreneurs
To ensure rural small business owners have all the facts regarding business structure, here is a quick guide to what entities are
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LLC vs. LLP
Learn more about the difference between an LLC and an LLP for your business structure
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How Veterans Who Want to Help Other Veterans Can Start a Non-profit
Want to start a non-profit to help veterans? Use these tips to get started.
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Stress Less Over the Holidays; Prep Your Business for Year End NOW
Make sure that you can enjoy the holidays by checking these year-end requirements off your business checklist.
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What's Involved in Starting a Partnership?
Learn how to start and maintain a business partnership with two or more people in this article.
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All About the S Corporation
Determine whether an S Corporation is the best decision for your LLC with this list of pros, cons, and helpful tips.
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Tips for General Contractors When Deciding About How to Structure Their Businesses
How to select the business entity type for your small contracting business.
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Benefits of Forming an LLC or Incorporating for Your Online Art Business
Could you benefit from forming an LLC or incorporating your online art business? Read about what each entity type offers.
Does Your Business Structure Affect Your Ability to Attract Investors?
Did you know that the business structure you choose for your small business may make it difficult for you to secure funding to
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4 Ways to Master Work-Life Balance
To help you find your balance, I’ll share 4 tips based on my own experience in managing my work and family obligations.
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5 Startup Tips for Trucking Companies
Starting a trucking company comes with some unique startup considerations and various business compliance obligations. Here are 5
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Pros and Cons of Forming a Series LLC for Real Estate Investments
Forming a series LLC can keep costs in check and minimize legal risks for real estate investors who own multiple properties.
Sole Proprietor vs. Single-member LLC
New entrepreneurs have to decide their business structure. Learn the difference between a Sole Proprietor and Single-member LLC.
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5 Reasons Solopreneurs Should Consider Getting an EIN
If you're a one-person business, is getting an EIN beneficial? What are the advantages of using an EIN instead of your Social
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5 Signs You Need to Reconsider Your Sole Proprietor Status
Although running a business as a sole proprietorship may be simple and affordable, you might benefit from forming an LLC or
Does Your Company Need to File An Annual Report with Your State?
If you operate your business as an LLC or corporation (depending on the state in which your company is registered), you may need
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The Top Three Considerations When Choosing Your Startup’s Business Structure
With launching a new company comes the need to make many decisions. Among them: choosing a business structure.
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What Should Your LLC's Operating Agreement Include?
In addition to filing your articles of organization with the state, you should also set internal ground rules for how you manage
Essential Steps For Turning Your Hobby Into A Business
Transforming your hobby into a profitable business can be accomplished when you do your due diligence and get your legal ducks in
Do I Need To Copyright My Website To Protect It?
Your business’s website can be one of your most powerful marketing tools. How can you prevent people from stealing content and
The Who, What and Why of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Doesn’t it make sense to protect what you worked so hard to build? You need a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
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7 Legal and Financial Steps to Closing Your Small Business
Exiting a business requires filing paperwork to officially dissolve your business with the state and taking care of other legal
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5 Creative Tips for Motivating Your Team
Do you experience a little dip in enthusiasm around this time of year? Here are 5 creative ways to boost employee motivation and
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