An increasing number of parents want to be able to juggle both their careers and parenthood, which has led to an ever-higher demand for child care over the years. With this comes a competitive market for both affordable and high quality child care. Kindergartens on...
business formation & planning
Turning your ice cream passion into a business
Although the ice cream industry used to be a seasonal business reaching a peak in the hot summer months, recent years have seen an increase in the popularity of year-round ice cream parlors and frozen yogurt restaurants. It's becoming easier than ever to set up your...
What’s a C Corporation?
If you're in the process of forming a business, you've probably heard the term "C corporation," as it's one of the legal structures that will be available to you as a business model. If you choose to form your business as a C corporation, specific tax rules will apply...
How shall I set up my food service business?
Some people don't feel fulfilled unless they are feeding others. They feel so strongly about this mission that they make it their livelihood. Everyone in food service knows there is more to success than pleasing customers. Competition is fierce, and businesses must...
Options for incorporating your personal training business
If you've gone through the effort to become a certified personal trainer, it's likely that your intention is to go into business for yourself. You might be wondering what type of corporate structure is most ideal for this industry though. For the purpose of this...
How do I start my own eBay business?
There are many stories of people managing to quit their 9 to 5 job in order to pursue the successes of their eBay selling or other e-commerce selling tools. But the road from a casual stream of income to a fully fledged online business can be a confusing one. This...
Doing business out of your bedroom?
You have probably heard that most new businesses fail. The number one reason - expenses exceeding income. The number two reason - choosing the wrong business format. One way around that first predicament, if it makes sense for your business, is to work out of your...
How to start a massage business
If you have an education in massage therapy, you may want to take your passion to the next level and start your own business. Being a massage therapist can be a lucrative career option, especially because there does not need to be many overhead costs to get it...
Registering your business as an app developer
Paying taxes can seem daunting, and although there is a great deal more work in freelance app development, many developers avoid quitting their day job because they are daunted by the prospect of registering their business and doing their own taxes. This blog will...
Starting a dog walking business
You may be passionate about your hobby of dog walking and see potential to turn it into a business. You may also receive interest from your local community. It's a great idea to turn your passion into something that can support you financially, but you must first...