Managing Your Business

Learn how to keep your business running smoothly with tips on hiring practices, improving sales, reducing liabilities, and more.

Profit and loss statement vs. balance sheet: Which one should I use?
Both profit and loss statements and balance sheets are important for running your small business or corporation. Learn about these two different statements and about how they help your company's future.
January 31, 2023 · 4 min read
Using a compliance calendar in your business
Many types of business can benefit from having a compliance calendar to make sure they don't miss any important filing dates and fulfill all regulatory obligations. Find out how a compliance calendar can help keep you organized and on track.
January 31, 2023 · 2 min read
Creating your website terms and conditions
The terms and conditions on your website lay down the ground rules for anyone who visits your website. Here are some tips for creating strong terms and conditions for your website.
January 31, 2023 · 3 min read
The benefits of small business charitable giving
Charitable giving can give your business a sense of purpose, beyond just making profits. It can strengthen your connection to your community and build morale for both you and your employees.
January 25, 2023 · 3 min read
5 ways to protect your small business from a cyberattack
A cyberattack can devastate a small business, and the risk is greater than you might think. Find out what you can do to avoid an attack and protect yourself if one does happen.
January 25, 2023 · 3 min read
NIL: Why student-athletes need to protect their intellectual property
University of Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz started and trademarked his own brand of shirts, sports caps and hats. LegalZoom's trademark services can help protect the student-athlete legally and financially.
January 25, 2023 · 4 min read
S corporation meeting minutes requirements
Most states require that S corporations keep meeting minutes. Here's what you need to know about minutes, why you should keep them, and how they should be kept.
January 25, 2023 · 3 min read
How corporations are taxed
They say that the only things certain in life are death and taxes, but for corporations, that may not always be true. Whether and how corporations are taxed depends on what kind of corporation they are.
January 13, 2023 · 3 min read
Five easy steps to maintaining your corporate status
You have gone through the daunting task of starting a corporation. But you may be asking yourself "now what?" Although the steps to creating a corporation can be fairly straightforward, you've only begun; now you must run your corporation properly.
January 12, 2023 · 4 min read
Running your corporation: 5 easy first steps to run your inc.
You've gone through the daunting task of starting a corporation. Your business name is chosen and registered, you've created your articles of incorporation and bylaws, and selected your directors, Now what?
January 12, 2023 · 4 min read