Business Structure

There is a certain amount of serendipity in business relationships: sometimes the right one comes along at the right time and the right partnership is built to provide the right products or services to the right customers. Here's how to build a little serendipity into your business for potential partnership success.

Partnering combines the strengths of two or more people into a business, often allowing that business to thrive because the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. But partnerships are not perfect. If you are thinking about starting a business, here are some things you'll want to think about before partnering.

If you are still in the planning stages of starting a business, you will need to figure out what the best business structure is for you. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. In this article we’ll look at the major types and talk about why one or another may be right for you.

A business is not like your lawn-mower. You don't go out and pull the cord to start it up. It's more like your lawn: it needs to be watered and fed and nurtured if you want it to grow. That takes passion and dedication. In this article, we're talking about how you can choose the best business for you.

How to avoid a nightmare of an experience with your business partners.

If you are in the early stages of your business, think twice about bringing on a partner. Here's why.

What would cause two successful companies like Dell and Amazon.com that sell different merchandise to enter into a partnership? Traffic.

Wonderware has teamed up with Dutch Origin International to launch a strategic alliance for integration of plant floor automation using ERP solutions.

Is it better to incorporate in Delaware or Nevada? Are there any special requirements for selecting a corporate name? Is there a minimum amount of cash required? This is part 4 of 4 in our new series on incorporating.

Should you incorporate? Is it better to be a sole proprieter? What are the pros and cons? This is part 1 of 4 in our new series on incorporating.