Posts by Melissa Clark
We Have 7 Panic-Free Ways To Deal with Tricky Clients
“We need to talk about…” “We’re not happy with…” “We’d like to provide feedback on deliverables…” “Can we schedule a call to talk about…” These are all phrases than can incite panic when working with a client. But it’s important as a business owner, especially if you’re a solopreneur just getting started, to not feel […]
How to Start a Business as a Senior to Make Retirement Income
Thanks to extensive awareness created by both government and those in the financial services industry, seniors are now more aware than ever that they need to have enough funds to carry them through retirement. The previous figure of an estimated 70 percent of pre-retirement income has been adjusted to a higher and more accurate 80 percent. This […]
What Steps Need to be Taken to Form a Nonprofit Corporation?
You must incorporate the nonprofit organization in your particular state, which consists of filing your organization’s articles of incorporation with the state. It is important that your organizing documents contain the required language and specific clauses, such as a detailed exempt purpose statement, to ensure that your nonprofit will meet the requirements to qualify for […]
How do I Choose a Name for my Nonprofit Corporation?
You should choose a name that represents the purpose of your nonprofit corporation. If you incorporate through IncFile, we will request a first and second name choice for your nonprofit and complete a name availability search to assure that your name is available and not deceptively similar to any other legal entity. Further, you must […]
LLC vs. S Corporation
S-Corporation vs LLC: Which Is Best for Your Business? For many business owners, selecting the right entity comes down to a choice between the Limited Liability Company (LLC) and the S-Corporation. These are the two most common forms of small business incorporation, with S-Corporations, or S-Corps, being the most popular business entity in America. […]
Forming a Nonprofit Corporation
Forming a Nonprofit Corporation will not only make you more accessible to potential donors. It will can your organization credibility and help you protect your personal assets, too. Unlike a for-profit Corporation, a Nonprofit Corporation is not designed to make a profit for shareholders. Instead, it is established for a specific noncommercial purpose, such as […]
What is an LLC (Limited Liability Company)?
A limited liability company (LLC) is a form of business entity that is separate and distinct from a person, like a corporation. The LLC is often described as hybrid between a corporation and a partnership (or sole proprietorship). It allows for the limited liability protection similar to that of a corporation (i.e. your risk is […]
Massachusetts bill cuts small business insurance costs
The Massachusetts Senate has passed a bill aimed at cutting health insurance costs for small businesses. The bill allows companies with 50 or fewer workers to form cooperatives, helping them purchase health insurance at lower costs. It also requires insurance companies to justify any hikes in premiums. In addition, the legislation contains a provision that […]
What is the Cancellation Policy of IncFile?
Your order is refundable until payment is forwarded to the state (typically within twenty four hours after your order is placed), less a $30.00 cancellation fee and less any expenses which have been paid or incurred in furtherance of your order with any entities, including state agencies or third party vendors. Once payment has been […]
The Advantages of Forming an S Corporation
There are several decisions to consider when forming a business entity; it is important to be familiar with the tax ramifications of a given business entity before it is filed with the designated state agency
