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Incorporating Your Business
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August 30, 2017

Chances are good that your business is a sole proprietorship. A little over 70 perecent of all American businesses are, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But sole proprietorships have some drawbacks.

In this video, learn how those flaws may be overcome by incorporating your business.

What You'll Learn

  • Why you should incorporate your business
  • The benefits and drawbacks of popular incorporation types
  • Points to consider when choosing a state in which to incorporate
  • How to begin the incorporation process

Download this eguide to learn more about why you should incorporate.
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