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 ...

Doing business under a legally recognized business name is an important matter for small-business owners. Operating a business under a false or improper name can lead to government fines, owner ...

LLC naming rules in Washington, D.C. specify that the name must include 'Limited Liability Company,' 'LLC' or 'L.L.C.' within ...

Whether you’re launching a new business, preparing to expand an existing organization or looking to rebrand, there are various legal considerations to take into account. This includes deciding how to ...

Belle Wong is a freelance writer specializing in small business, personal finance, banking, and tech/SAAS. She spends her spare moments testing out the latest productivity apps and plotting her latest ...

One of the first things that must be done when starting a business is to give it a name. Business entities are treated as if they are “persons,” and they can own property, hold bank accounts, send ...

Determining what business structure is right for you is the most crucial step before starting a business. If you’re a first-time or seasoned business owner ready to start a new venture, weighing your ...

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 ...

Picking a business name is a crapshoot. You thought your company's name sounded dynamic, but it tells customers your brand is "meh." Perhaps the name causes you to be confused with other companies or ...