The Launch Blog: Expert Advice from the CorpNet Team
What Employers Need to Know About Sick Leave During the Coronavirus Crisis
Employers across the nation are feeling the pressure to keep their businesses up and running and profitable during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you’re concerned about hunting down alternate suppliers or keeping employees and customers safe from...
A Guide to Filing a North Carolina Annual Report
Filing a North Carolina annual report is a yearly activity that is required to maintain your company's registration as a legal entity in the state. It contains information about the company and is due whether or not the entity is actively conducting business. Only...
When Personal Liability Protection Doesn’t Work for Corporations and LLCs
Did you structure your business as a corporation or LLC for limited liability protections? For most scenarios the extra filing requirements, paperwork and fees are worth it—your personal liability protection helps make sure your assets are protected from the...
Do You Need an LLC or S Corp When Purchasing Rental Property?
So, you want to be a landlord? Here’s what to know about setting up a rental property business and protecting it with an LLC or S Corp. Whether you want to purchase property to rent out on Airbnb or you want to lease office space, it’s important to understand that...
Do LLC Owners Pay Self-Employment Tax?
Many small business owners choose to operate their companies under the LLC business structure. They do so with good reason! The LLC offers liability protection to its owners (members), tax flexibility, and compliance simplicity. However, that tax flexibility may...
How to Start a Tax Preparation Business from Home
Do you already have experience in preparing tax returns as an employee or temp for a tax agency and wish you had more control over your schedule? Or are you looking to capitalize on your math abilities and attention to detail on your own terms? Either way, you may...
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a Subchapter S Corporation
Before the advent of the S Corporation in 1958, entrepreneurs had two options for forming a business entity. They could form a partnership or form a C Corporation. But neither of those business structures fulfilled the needs of many people seeking to start their...
How to Start a Vending Machine Business
The vending machine industry is one that has evolved and steadily grown since 2012. As consumers' lives get busier and people seek convenience and time-saving options while on the go, vending machine operators have many opportunities. Have you been thinking about...
Does Your Business Need a Sales Tax License?
Does your business need to collect sales tax and remit it to the state or local tax authority? And if it does, how do you go about getting a sales tax license? Moreover, what if your business is selling your products across state lines? Do you need to charge and...
16 Considerations When Choosing a Business Filings and Compliance Provider
Entrepreneurs cannot succeed in business completely on their own. Yes, they leverage their talent, expertise, and skills. But they also recognize when to delegate tasks and responsibilities to others with the knowledge and proficiencies they lack. For example, not...
What California’s AB 5 Means for the Gig Economy
In 2020, the hot topic is California’s Assembly Bill 5, often called the “Gig Economy Bill.” This is because AB 5 makes it difficult to be an independent contractor in California. Before we examine AB 5 in detail, let’s understand why California legislators passed...
Remaining Independent Under California’s New AB5 Law
Whether you work as an independent contractor or your business hires independent contractors, California’s new AB5 law, which went into effect January 1, 2020, forces your hand on becoming an employer or an employee depending on how you conduct your business. The...
Can You Change an LLC Name?
The decision to change an LLC name is one not to consider lightly. After all, your business name is one of your most important brand assets. But sometimes, a name change is in order for one of many reasons. Perhaps there was a mistake in your formation paperwork,...
Why a Business Plan is Important for Your Startup
I think it’s safe to say that nearly all business experts agree that all entrepreneurs can benefit from having a business plan. Why is a business plan important for your startup? According to a study by Palo Alto Software, entrepreneurs who have a business plan are...
The Consequences of Noncompliance in Business
"Business compliance" is a phrase that makes many an entrepreneur cringe. But despite the lack of affection for those two words, business owners MUST take them seriously. The possible consequences for noncompliance range from “mild inconvenience” to “devastating...
