This past month, I have had numerous Long Island clients calling me and asking me to fix their corporations and LLC’s that they ordered and paid for online. It seems that these online documents come complete with any number of their forms left blank. I have seen two this week where the first page of… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Small Business
Free Tax Calendar for Small Businesses
In its continuing efforts to help small businesses and the self-employed, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designed a tax calendar filled with useful nuggets of advice and tips for the small business owner. Not only is the calendar useful, it is even cute, featuring a gardening theme. to help small businesses “cultivate sound business… Read More »
Obama Calls Small Business The Little Engine that Could
President Obama gave a speech Thursday directed towards small business owners, calling them “the engine of job growth in America.” In his continuing efforts to get the nation behind his health care initiative, Obama addressed not only small business owners and organizations from across the country but also members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce… Read More »
Overpromising? “Limited” Liability and Small Business
If you are just starting a small business or have a sole proprietorship, you have probably thought about and received advice about either incorporating or forming a limited liability company (LLC). What protections do these business entities actually offer to the small business owner? The Promise You have probably heard that by incorporating or forming… Read More »
Small Businesses and Federal Tax Help
I love recommending government resources. Many of us wonder where our tax dollars go. It helps a bit to realize that there are resources provided by the federal government specifically designed to help the small business owner. The Internal Revenue Service maintains a Small Business and Self-Employed Center section on its website dedicated to providing… Read More »
Long Island Small Business Development Centers
If you are starting a small business or in need of help to make an existing business grow, you should contact your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Locally on Long Island, there is an SBDC in Farmingdale with outreach locations in Brookville and Hempstead. There is also a center in StonyBrook with satellite offices… Read More »
Insurance Needs of the Sole Proprietor
One major concern for many small businesses and sole proprietors is what type of insurance is required in New York. Below is a brief description of the most important types of policies you should consider: Health Insurance While a number of private insurance companies offer health insurance for sole proprietors, New York has a special… Read More »
Don't Sign a Contract without Understanding What You're Agreeing To
Contracts are a fact of life for a small business owner. Employment agreements, vendor contracts and even the lease for your storefront or office are all contracts. It is vitally important to understand all the different provisions found in these agreements, but I frequently hear clients state that they sign contracts without understanding or even… Read More »
NY LLC Publication Requirements are a Burden for Small Businesses
In order to form a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in New York, the LLC must first choose an available business name, the county in which your LLC will be located, and prepare and file Articles of Organization with the Department of State along with a check for $200. However, if you do not take the… Read More »
More Twitter Tips for Small Business Owners
I know what you are thinking–“oh, no, not Twitter again.” But yes, I believe that small businesses need to keep up with new technology and marketing to survive. I confess that I had to be rather forcefully encouraged to join Twitter. We are all busy enough with the numerous other tasks associated with running our… Read More »