According to data provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 360,127 small businesses in Connecticut, making up 99.4% of businesses in the state. If you want to join the ranks and ...

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Editor’s Note: This article contains updated information from a previously published story: Data from 2010 to 2023 shows Arizona to be the ninth fastest-growing state in the country. So, it’s not ...

Do you know what type of business you want to own, but don’t want to go through the growing pains of a startup? Buying a limited liability company (LLC) can help you realize your entrepreneurial ...

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Lindsey Crossmier has been a financial writer since 2022, and has been regularly quoted as an expert in outlets such as U.S. News, GOBanking Rates and Yahoo! Finance. She leverages her Yale financial ...

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The Secretary of State dictates the guidelines to follow in order to successfully register and form an LLC. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Rachel Williams has been an editor for nearly two decades. She has spent the last five years working on small business content to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. She’s well-versed ...

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Fear, poor timing and unnecessary professional services turned my first LLC into a costly learning experience.

A limited liability company (LLC) offers liability protection and flexible tax options, among other benefits for small businesses. Thanks to the Ohio Secretary of State's (SOS) straightforward online ...