Guides

These location-specific guides have just the right amount of detail and real-world exercises to get you up to speed fast.

The six steps to selling a small business.

How to sell a business in six steps

Selling the business that you worked so hard to create and build is a big choice, and one that comes with: planning; goal setting; searching; valuations; and a whole lot more!

The ultimate guide to starting an LLC in California

How to start an LLC in California: The ultimate guide

We’re walking you through all the steps you need to take to create and form an LLC in California; from naming, to filling out paperwork, to accounting best practices.

The Ultimate Guide to Small Business Taxes in California

We’re covering everything you need to know about small business taxes in California. All you need to do to stay informed is keep reading!

A guide to getting a business license in California

How to get a business license in California: The ultimate guide

Learn how to get a business license in California and feel confident you’re starting your business on the right foot.

A guide to the best Ohio small business grants

The Ultimate Guide to Ohio Small Business Grants

If you’re looking for funding (that doesn’t need to be repaid), we’ve got all the info you need about small business grants in Ohio right here.

The ultimate guide to starting a business in California

Starting a Business in California: The Ultimate Guide

If you had to start a business anywhere, California is a great place to do it. It has a boomin’ economy (the largest in the United States), and offers plenty of tax credits and other incentives for small business owners.

The Ultimate Guide to Ohio Business Taxes

Taxes are something most business owners dread, but are a mandatory part of running a business. But don’t let the tax time terror get your down too much, because we’ve put together the ultimate guide to Ohio business taxes for business owners (and soon-to-be business owners) like you.

Everything you need to know about starting an LLC in Ohio

How to Start an LLC in Ohio: Everything You Need to Know

Starting a small business can be super overwhelming, especially when it comes time to decide how to structure your business. But don’t fret too much, because today we’re explaining everything you need to know about limited liability companies (aka LLCs) and, more specifically, how to start a limited liability company in Ohio.

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