IRS Note: Business Income

The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) is a vital link to the small business sector. Get familiar with the IRS.gov link to best assist you in many helpful areas of your business start up and maintenance.

Much of our consultation to you in the formation and strategy portions of your start-up is verse for verse per IRS policies and procedures. The Bureau gathers the information from many government links, sources and credible resources that are not only verifiable, but tested.

Take a look here for additional information regarding filing tax forms in relation to your Business Income. Contact us at the Bureau for further FREE tax assistance relating to your small business. We are here to help you!

Downsized? Hit the Career Refresh Button

Times are tight no matter what you do. You can find the resume and spend your time rewriting it ten ways for ten possible jobs, or you can invest your time following your dream. Continue your current career out of a sense of necessity or you can reinvent your career, with all the knowledge and skills you've earned over the years, and truly take charge of your life. This page shows you where to start on your new path as an entrepreneur, guiding you through all the first steps and giving you a firm foundation to build your new business.

If you've already got a sense of your new career direction, close this box and explore the Franchising, Financing, Small Business and Legal tabs. If you're starting from scratch, close the box and check out the Explore Entrepreneurship tab. By pressing the refresh button on your career, you gain an new perspective and new found appreciation on what it means to be your own boss and/or manage others.

Define what you think success is. Be ready to attack the untapped potential in the "niche markets". What is that exactly?, well, just remember that there is no need to re-invent the wheel to obtain success. Instead, re-inventing what you view as successful is going to go a long way.

Reinventing your career can mean looking beyond the obvious alternatives. More small businesses will be started in the next twelve months than in the last fifteen years and The Corporate Bureau wants to make certain that these newcomers to the "world of start-ups" are informed and prepared for the success to come.

If you are being downsized or have been downsized, consider this new path of promise. You've put your faith and trust in everyone else's ability, now find favor in your own. Your dreams can become just as much of a reality as they last employer you worked for. Your time is now.

Hiring and Keeping Good Employees!

Our economic tremors notwithstanding, hiring new employees is essential to your organizations vitality. If you want your business to run at a high caliber, then those employees need to also be of a high caliber. Having a company with good employees doesn’t just magically happen overnight, though. It requires you to meet their needs at the hiring stage and continually evolve to meet their needs throughout their employment.

HIRING
Getting quality people into your company from the start will set the tone and get things moving in the right direction, which is why the hiring process deserves time, effort and most importantly, careful consideration. In order for you to be able to hire quality people, however, quality people need to apply. The way to attract them is through marketing, which is done in much the same way as you market to customers. If your company has won awards, let people know. Emphasize the aspects of your company that you’re proud of. People want to work for a high-quality company, so let them know just how high of quality you are.

Now comes the actual hiring process. Here is a simple six-step process to hiring good employees.

Create a detailed ad and job description that accurately reflect the position.
List the set of skills you are looking for, the different roles that need to be filled, the necessary education and experience levels of the applicants, and the personality traits that are important to the position and the company. Once you’ve compiled this information, writing a detailed ad shouldn’t take long. Having a structured and highly detailed ad can prevent many unqualified people from applying for the position. Once the ad is assembled, post it on the Internet, in local newspapers or anywhere else where you think the right people might see it. Within a few days you should start to receive resumes.

Sift through the resumes
Once the resumes are in, start sorting them out. This can be a painstaking process, but as long as you know ahead of time exactly what you’re looking for, it doesn’t have to be. Simply separate the resumes into three piles “definitely qualified,” “definitely not qualified” and “somewhere in the middle.” Continue to narrow the field, eliminating those “definitely not qualified,” until you’ve reached a manageable number. Remember, more does not always mean better. Whether you receive twice as many applications as you expected or half as many, as long as you are receiving quality resumes, you’re on the right track.

Perform preliminary phone interviews
Before you meet face-to-face with your qualified applicants, make sure that they are at least a possibility for the position and don’t have any attributes that would make them unable to perform the necessary tasks. In order to do that you are going to have to conduct preliminary phone interviews. Start by developing a list of questions. The questions should not require long-winded answers. They are meant to be quick and easy questions that weed out applicants that aren’t right for the position. For example, if the position you are trying to fill requires a fair amount of traveling, ask applicants how they feel about that. If some applicants aren’t up for it, then eliminate them. Or you can ask how much money they expect to make. If certain numbers far exceeds what you are capable of paying, then you can eliminate those people as well. Make sure that you are using the same set of questions for each applicant when conducting the interviews. There needs to be a basis for comparison.

Conduct face-to-face interviews
After you’ve narrowed the field down to a handful of qualified possibilities, schedule face-to-face interviews. At this point in the process you already know the education, experience and basic set of skills of each applicant. This is your opportunity to ask more in-depth questions. Find out whether they are introverted or extroverted, open-minded or close-minded. Assess their behaviors and the different personalities of each. The face-to-face interview is a chance for you to see how the applicant might fit in to the company’s dynamic. Again, be consistent with your questioning and maintain a fairly structured environment. You’ll want the interview to flow smoothly and be conversational, but you don’t want to get too far off track.

Run a background check
Running a background check can shed some light on unforeseeable issues. You might find that an applicant has a problematic criminal record or that information on his or her resume is false. You can search the Web for companies that perform background checks. Performing a background check online is easy and convenient, but it’s not free, so be prepared to spend a little money.

Select the candidate who is the best fit:
One thing to remember when making your final decision is that the most qualified applicant is not always the right choice. You’re going to be spending a lot of time with this person, possibly very stressful time, so make sure you choose someone who isn’t going to drive you crazy. Obviously the person has to be a good fit for the position, but he or she also has to fit well with you and be able to grow with the company. If an applicant is intelligent, eager and open-minded, the training will be easy and the skills will develop on their own.

RETAINING
Bringing good employees into your company is only half the battle; keeping them there is the other half. Now that you’ve got them, you’re going to have to put a little work into keeping them happy.

There are two basic categories that most forms of employee retention fall under—monetary and non-monetary. Monetary retention is pretty self-explanatory. If any of your quality employees are looking to move on to greener pastures, you pay them to stay. Providing monetary benefits certainly has an effect on many employees, but there are also a great deal of employees out there who are looking for something that money can’t buy. On top of that, it’s nice to have something to offer employees when you can’t afford to simply off them more money.

One thing that many employees look for is flexibility. If you feel like any of your employees are starting to stray, pull them aside for a little chat. Talk to them and find out what steps you can take to make their lives better and easier. If there are certain tasks that an employee doesn’t need to be in the office for, then allow him or her to work from home on occasion if that’s what is going to help out the employee. Sometimes it’s just as simple as letting employees work out their own schedules. If the work is not sensitive to any particular day or time, let employees work when it’s most convenient for them, so long as they are still accomplishing the same amount of work. Another retention tool to keep in your arsenal is vacation. Employees have lives outside of work, lives that are very important to them, so don’t underestimate the power of extra time off.

Non-monetary benefits don’t stop at flexibility. Many times employees just want a work environment where they feel comfortable, not tense. Even if everything else is suitable, an unsatisfying workplace atmosphere can be enough to cause any employee to want to quit. Make the physical environment bright and cheery. Give employees free reign to voice their opinion, respectfully of course, and have a little fun. Employees that dread going to work rarely stay long. They are also not nearly as productive as happy employees, so keep lines of communication free and clear so that you can make work an enjoyable place for everyone.

What the heck is Bootstrapping (financing)?

Bootstrapping, the act of avoiding external investors, means going solo in the financing department, all the while keeping expenses to a minimum. Many business schools widely promote the use of external investors. They teach you to write a lengthy, in-depth business plan and then pitch it to investors. This isn’t always an option for many entrepreneurs, however, nor is it always the smartest route. Finding outside investments, like venture capital or bank loans can be tough, not to mention time consuming.

Getting a small business loan from a bank is difficult because startups are risky ventures, and banks are not known for their risk taking. That’s not to say that small-business loans aren’t out there, just don’t hold your breath. Small business grants from the government work similarly. They’re hard to come by, and the time it takes to search for them could be better spent working on the business itself.

Most startups try to go the route of venture capitalists or angel investors (also known as angels), but these two types of external investors can also be a tough sell. Venture capitalists invest billions, but they do so for only a select number of ventures. They’re generally interested in larger investments and are more willing to invest money in companies that already have a solid base. An angel is typically an affluent inpidual who provides capital for startups. The problem with pitching an angel is that it can be very difficult to find the right one and then actually grab his or her attention.

Financing your business the conventional way—with someone else’s money—involves spending a lot of time chasing deep-pocketed investors who are statistically not likely to be interested. Bootstrappers, on the other hand, focus their energy on making money and being smart with it. Along the way they tend to learn more about money management and finance than those who start out with loads of someone else’s cash.

Bootstrappers get financing in several different ways. Some of the more common forms are credit cards, second mortgages, personal savings, or friends and family. This may sound risky, but there is a reason bootstrapping is increasing in popularity.

Bootstrappers maintain a customer-focused mentality from day one. Externally-funded business owners are often fooled into thinking that they already have a business because they can pay salaries and rent, but the truth is you only have a business when you have paying customers. Bootstrappers have nothing but their customers to focus on. They also build cost-effective businesses right off the bat. You can't waste much money when there isn't much money to waste. Bootstrapping is a solid investment for anyone with the determination and brainpower to find a way to make it work.

Tips to ease the process:

Plan ahead for your startup needs by establishing good credit. Being an entrepreneur is risk enough for many creditors; don’t give them another reason to deny you. Cut your overhead costs down to the bare essentials. Every penny you unnecessarily spend cuts into your ability to succeed.

Do it yourself as much as you possibly can. Even if you don’t know a lot about a particular subject matter, you can always read up on it.

Plan for success, not for failure. Planning ahead for failure seems like the smart thing to do, but by removing all possibility of failure from your mind, you’ll be more likely to succeed.

Getting things right is important, but it’s still more important to get them done than get them perfect, so don’t be afraid to be a little “reckless” in that regard.

Don’t write off the use of external investors. For some startups they’re the right choice, but so few startups have that choice. Instead the majority of them are forced to start with little or no money. Don’t be discouraged if you’re one of those entrepreneurs, it’s probably a blessing in disguise. Bootstrapping is a risky venture, but the payoff is usually worth it in the end.

Count up all the costs of your business start-up!

There's no way you can start and build a successful small business if you don't have the funds to back it up. Yet so many first-time business owners greatly misjudge the amount of money they'll need to get their business off the ground. That's why so many new businesses fail. You may think you have a pretty good ballpark estimate, but that's not good enough. You need a detailed map with solid, well-researched numbers.

Here at The Corporations Bureau, we want to make sure that you consider all the "valid" costs. The CB is designed to assist all the small business owners and entrepreneurs out there in obtaining all the success they desire at a nominal cost. Unfortunately, many organizations out there greatly profit from your desire to launch a new start up...to the point, where they grossly overcharge minor services provided. And in many other cases, the CB has found reputable organizations charging for services that are normally provided to you for free! (What you don't know, hurts you).

The first thing you need to do is figure out exactly where your costs are coming from. There are two different kinds of costs—initial costs and ongoing costs. Initial costs are one-time expenses that are needed to set your business in motion. Ongoing costs are those expenses that you anticipate paying again and again (could be weekly, monthly, annually, etc.). Start by making a list of ALL your initial costs, no matter how small or insignificant.

Initial costs you should consider:
Incorporation
Legal fees
Accounting
Licenses and permits
Rent and security deposit
Signage
Transportation
Insurance
Building/remodeling
Supplies
Initial inventory
Furniture and equipment
Installations


It's not enough to consider how much a large piece of machinery costs. You also need to think about the costs involved with transporting it or setting it up. Everything needs to be accounted for!

Now do the same with your ongoing costs.

Ongoing costs you should consider:

Rent or mortgage
Utilities
Supplies
Business insurance
Inventory
Attorney. CPA or professional fees
Payroll
Health insurance
Equipment/machinery lease payment
Building/landscape maintenance
Advertising/promotions
Delivery expenses
Loan payments
Credit card charges


Figure out exactly what maintaining your business will cost you on a month-by-month basis. When you review your monthly financial statements, you'll be able to gauge whether you're on track and if adjustments need to be made.

Now that you have a tally for both types of costs, add extra money to each and consider this miscellaneous. Extra unforeseen costs are always going to come up, so you want to be prepared for them.

What you should have now is a total for your initial costs and a total for one month of ongoing costs. Take your one-month total and multiply it by six. It is generally recommended that you have enough cash on reserve to keep your business going for six months. Some might recommend a full year, but make sure you prepare for at least a six-month period.

Many of the expenses that you will incur can be difficult to gauge. That's why you need to do sufficient research. The best way to start is to talk to people who have already started similar businesses. You obviously won't want to approach direct competitors, but talking to related businesses or businesses in a different geographic area might be helpful. Trade associations can also be a wealth of information. Many have startup packages that can help you in calculating your startup expenses. Suppliers, manufacturers, distributors—they're all excellent resources for figuring out costs. Call them and tell them that you're planning to start a business and are looking for costs. Ask about things like bulk-buying discounts, startup inventory packages, credit terms or anything that might lower your cost. Make sure you contact several sources to get an accurate picture of these costs. You can also always check out websites or libraries for information.

There is no one-stop-shop type of resource for accurately researching startup costs, but as long as you keep digging and ask plenty of questions along the way, you'll eventually come up with accurate numbers. The thing that you need to remember is that good research is invaluable. It can tell you whether your business idea is financially feasible and give you a better picture of what your place is in the market.

When you actually get your final tally, you may be surprised by how expensive a startup can be. This may even prompt you to review your expenses and slash the things you can live without. Talk to an established business owner to see what suggestions he or she might have for bringing your numbers down to a more manageable level.

Designing Your Brand Logo

Designing a quality logo is just as important as creating a quality name. Like a name, a logo speaks volumes about your company—what you do, how professional you are, if you can be trusted, etc. It can give clients their first impressions of your company and will either win them over immediately or lose them completely. No pressure.


What really makes a logo important is that it creates an image and builds your brand. You want your logo to be simple, eye-catching and innovative, and at the same time you want it to project the personality of your company. Logos like the Nike swoosh and the McDonalds arches have become iconic because of their simple design and undeniable distinctness. When you see them, you don’t need to hear the names anymore. The two have become synonymous. It also took lots of money and years of brand-building marketing efforts to make this happen, but even so, you can’t build a brand without the right logo.


So how exactly do you go about getting the right logo? Easy—you hire a graphic designer or work with a logo design company. This is an area where many people like to save money and do it themselves, but having your logo designed by a professional is a wise investment. Consider the fact that a good logo can last you about 10 years, sometimes longer if it’s that good. No matter how well you can sketch cartoon characters or color inside the lines, a graphic designer will always come up with something smarter, more professional and all around better looking. Just because you hire a graphic designer, however, does not mean that the design process is completely out of your hands. There are still a number of things you can do to keep yourself in the loop.


Start by clearly articulating exactly what it is you want your logo to convey. Do you want it to be conservative or flashy, muted or bold, sophisticated or hip? Gather your thoughts in your head and then jot your ideas down on paper. Look at the logos of other successful businesses in your industry. Use them for ideas. More than that, think about how you want to make your logo distinct from theirs. Then sketch some designs of your own. Make sure any text you might use is short, readable and not interrupted by design elements. Use few colors, maybe one-to-three, in simple shades. You’d be surprised by how expensive printing your logo can become if you use too many colors in obscure shades. Once you have a good idea of what you are looking for, start working with your graphic designer. Exchange sketches and ideas as many times as you need to to create the logo that will bring in customers and boost your business.


Once you and your designer have created the perfect logo, it’s time to beat your customers over the head with it (figuratively speaking of course). Include the logo in each and every piece of communication possible—business cards, phone book ads, letterhead, envelopes, invoices, building signs, newsletters…you get the point. Associate the name with the logo until the two have become inseparable.

The Top 100 Cities to launch your new business!

With the help of CNN Money, we wanted to present to you the top 100 cities in the nation where the conditions and benefits are plentiful and conducive to launch a new business.

Consider many of these locations based upon the industry choice(s)that your organization may support. Relocation is not always the way to go, however The Corporations Bureau can assist you in obtaining many of the benefits, i.e. taxes, stimulus benefits and etc., by incorporating your dreams into reality in one of these top 100 cities.



As you may see, we've added the current population of the top 100 cities in the nation where starting your new business may really impact your overall plan. As a tip, review census numbers (www.census.gov) to best identify your demographic (potential customers).

1 Bellevue, WA 111,608
2 Georgetown, TX 37,963
3 Buford, GA 13,576
4 Marina del Rey,CA 8,891
5 Bethesda, MD 59,475
6 Portland, OR 535,421
7 Denver, CO 555,932
8 Charlotte, NC 596,123
9 Fort Worth, TX 595,062
10 Franklin, MA 29,642
11 American Canyon, CA 12,484
12 Durham, NC 204,135
13 Manchester, NH 113,417
14 Virginia Beach, VA 445,875
15 Salt Lake City, UT 184,550
16 Novato, CA 48,410
17 Santa Fe, NM 65,433
18 Charlottesville, VA 40,877
19 Boise, ID 203,649
20 Raleigh, NC 316,978
21 Iowa City, IA 64,933
22 Omaha, NE 399,820
23 Minneapolis, MN 374,956
24 Fargo, ND 96,029
25 Scottsdale, AZ 232,929
26 Louisville, CO 19,402
27 Bellingham, WA 73,357
28 Colorado Springs, CO 396,436
29 Naperville, IL 149,600
30 Lyndhurst, NJ 19,699
31 Leesburg, VA 46,645
32 Carlsbad, CA 90,536
33 Hamden, CT 59,329
34 San Antonio, TX 1,251,086
35 Cambridge, MA 102,158
36 Stafford, TX 25,607
37 Radnor Township, PA 31,675
38 Worcester, MA 179,719
39 Fort Collins, CO 127,443
40 Olympia, WA 46,605
41 Asheville, NC 69,447
42 Ann Arbor, MI 119,016
43 Blacksburg, VA 40,161
44 Oro Valley, AZ 35,750
45 Sioux Falls, SD 137,222
46 Madison, WI 222,428
47 Gainesville, FL 95,392
48 Corvallis, OR 49,124
49 Owings Mills, MD 22,291
50 Greensboro, NC 231,720
51 Doral, FL 32,557
52 Plainsboro, NJ 21,608
53 Rochester, MN 94,583
54 Reno, NV 210,055
55 Dover, DE 36,646
56 Winston-Salem, NC 195,821
57 Zionsville, IN 10,893
58 Bethlehem, PA 75,448
59 Syracuse, NY 144,755
60 Pittsburgh, PA 320,335
61 Northport, NY 7,700
62 Blue Ash, OH 11,948
63 Lincoln, RI 22,314
64 Fairfield, CT 58,490
65 State College, PA 39,185
66 San Jose, CA 895,535
67 Honolulu, HI 383,424
68 Ventura, CA 108,143
69 Danville, CA 45,093
70 Fort Lauderdale, FL 167,255
71 Missoula, MT 58,781
72 Brookfield, WI 39,955
73 Orlando, FL 204,524
74 Columbus, IN 40,065
75 St. Cloud, MN 64,267
76 Folsom, CA 68,912
77 Spokane, WA 202,618
78 San Luis Obispo, CA 45,015
79 Nashville, TN 547,983
80 Rochester, NY 215,119
81 Charleston, SC 103,756
82 Fayetteville, AR 66,914
83 Rio Rancho, NM 60,655
84 Cheyenne, WY 55,870
85 Lemay, MO 16,524
86 Huntsville, AL 167,345
87 Bend, OR 64,917
88 Brunswick, ME 15,204
89 Billings, MT 94,088
90 Sarasota, FL 55,241
91 Ames, IA 51,681
92 Prescott, AZ 40,471
93 Edmond, OK 74,400
94 West Des Moines, IA 52,538
95 Coeur d'Alene, ID 39,617
96 Eugene, OR 141,165
97 Kansas City, MO 454,337
98 Henderson, NV 241,011
99 Savannah, GA 129,333
100 Colchester, VT 17,612


Although the cities are vitally important as to the specificity of the demographic your oranization may be pursuing, Incorporating and receiving the tax benefits that each city may provide derives from the state inwhich that city is located in. Let us help strategize and custom your filing documents so that you receive the greatest impact of your decision.

7 Best Places to Start Your Business!!

There are 7 cities that have been identified as the best locations to start a new business in America.


The Corporations Bureau has plotted the along with this study put out by CNN as well as the Tax Foundation and we find our support for our membership is truly indicative of national statistics.


Although economic recessions have historically been a boon for small business creation and entrepreneurs all over the nation and around the globe, benefits to the small business sector in these 7 Bests cannot be denied. It should also be stated that often at CB, we assist our members in incorporating their businesses in other states, some of which made the list of these 7 for some of the same reasons and/or benefits that we will mention.

Wyoming: Wyoming's tax structure as the No. 1 most business-friendly in the nation, thanks to the absence of income tax and low sales and excise taxes. With fewer than 1 million residents, Wyoming is the least-populated state in the country, although almost 3 million visitors drop by annually to enjoy tourist magnet Yellowstone National Park. In addition to low property taxes, Wyoming boasts a low cost of living. Abundant natural resources - oil, natural gas, coal and the mineral trona - drive the state economy.

Nevada: No personal or corporate taxes helps to lure new businesses to this desert state. The fact that there is no Inventory Tax and low Payroll Taxes also helps boast the state's population by 25%. Nevada boasts thriving health care, education, and finance sectors; its location is conducive to doing business with other major southwest cities. Tourists flock to Reno not just for gambling but also for outdoor recreation - nearby Lake Tahoe offers water sports in the summer and skiing in winter. In rural areas, where mining is the primary industry, businesses are benefiting from the high cost of gold and copper.

Florida: Has no personal income tax but does have corporate taxes. The sunny state's economy gets its strength from a diverse mix of industries, offering jobs in aerospace, agriculture, medical technology, software development, and tourism and leisure.


Texas: No personal income tax, low business gross receipts tax (sole proprietors and general partnerships are exempt). Recently, the governor's office identified six industries in which Texas wants to promote future growth: advanced technologies and manufacturing, aerospace and defense, biotech and life sciences, IT and computers, oil refining and chemical products, and energy, including new energy sources such as wind. The government is cultivating these sectors by connecting businesses with federal and private grants, providing state funds for research, and increasing job training programs.


Washington: As this well known home of Microsoft, Amazon and Boeing, Washington has no personal income tax, but a gross-receipts tax on all business income. Primary industries include software development, biotech, aviation and electronics. The state also has a robust agricultural environment: Washington is the No. 1 U.S. producer of apples, pears, sweet cherries and red raspberries. While residents enjoy the benefits of paying no income tax, businesses don't get off so easily: The state has some of the highest excise taxes in the nation on goods such as gasoline, cigarettes and alcohol; gasoline and diesel are taxed 34 cents per gallon.


New Hampshire: Is one of the fastest growing states in the nation when it comes to business development. NH has no personal income tax on wages and salaries, but tax on dividends and interest, plus gross receipts tax for businesses. An abundant pool of educated workers feeds New Hampshire's high-tech companies: The state is home to 26 colleges, including the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth College. Despite the increasing labor force, unemployment is lower than the national rate. The state is leading the way in establishing telecom and computer software industries. Other rapidly growing sectors include health care, retail, and hospitality.


Tennessee: No personal income tax on wages and salaries, but taxes on dividends and interest, plus corporate excise tax on net earnings. Tennessee has a robust manufacturing sector, producing automobiles, chemicals, machinery, and rubber and plastics. To facilitate growth, the state offers various sales tax exemptions and tax credits to new businesses, plus job training programs to develop a skilled workforce. The state also has the lowest utility costs in the nation, but one of the highest sales taxes. Home to many major corporations such as Nissan North America and Bridgestone, which have headquarters and manufacturing plants in the city.


A special thanks to our members all across the nation, with special emphasis on those in these 7 Bests! Determine the location and demographics for your business and see what it offers in the way of benefits to the industry(s) you support.


A failure of most new small businessess and entrepreneurs is we focus on the possible benefits our organizations may add to a city or town or state, and not always what that location will bring to our new organization. Its a two way street, make a point to drive down both sides of that road, just one side at a time though. The location has to work for you regardless of the direction of travel.

Making the Corportions Bureau work for you!

The Corporations Bureau (CB) incorporates your dreams into a new reality; a new normal that bridges your personal goals with your organization's corporate success.

1. Organizing your organization is essential. CB brings together all the resources and tools together into one virtual clearinghouse. Our members are encouraged to pull from these resources, that are FREE to you and are not limited. Ever.

2. CB is essentially a National Registered Agent of sorts; one of the many hats worn for the success of your new business start-up. For the first 12 months, the bureau administers the filing and incorporation documents of our members as their registered agent or the corporate contact which is required by each state division of corporations.

3. All 50 states adhere to various incorporation laws determined by that state's legislative body and/or Secretary of State. The Corporation Bureau has determined the best course of action, designated path that your business should take to best ensure its success. Use our contacts when you subscribe to CB that will surely make each step in the process much easier to navigate.

4. What we can guarantee is a level of service and efficiency that makes every step a valuable learning opportunity.

5. Rate the cost of the subscription against any of the other national organizations (i.e. Legalzoom.com, Bizfilings.com and etc.) and you will quickly see that by joining the bureau, it will become one of the best decisions you can make on behalf of your new business start-up.

Visit us at corporationsbureau@gmail.com to receive the two page application to get the ball rolling. You will be provided with all of the services that are going to be provided to you at NO COST. We do that so that you will further understand and appreciate the hundreds of dollars, proven resources that you will save up front. No rebates needed, no sales or hidden costs.

Subscribe to the bureau, a one time subscription of $79 annually will get your business heading in the right direction. State receipts will be provided to you to show you will only pay required state fees and nothing else for one full year. Others are not able to offer you this because they all of their profits are built into charging you for items that are already by law, extended to you for FREE. The Bureau won't do that.

Through education, administration and oversight, CB will provide the tools you need to succeed immediately.

Run Your Own Small Business: Without blowing smoke!

Be realistic about your true desires to start a business. Let's be fair however, there are many reasons to launch into your own ventures, yet, be certain that your committment level is on par with the amount of smoke you preparing to blow.

What is the smoke? I often say, business cards and letter-head can easily represent the expensive smoke we tend to blow. What makes it smoke? The cost new entrepreneurs pay to "look" like a business is far more than should be alotted. Instead, spend your "smoke" funds on actually doing business rather than just looking like a business. Smoke.

Many entrepreneurs place fortune first on their list of goals. After deeper thought, however, they usually find that the accumulation of money, while certainly important, is not necessarily where they derive their greatest satisfaction.


Keep in mind, just because you've unveiled your new website does not mean your host server will jump offline the next business day. That's smoke! Think of it as a bubble. They're all very pretty and if you look real close, you may lose yourself in the gaze of swirling colors on its surface, yet, all bubbles will burst. If you fail to give someone your home address, you will never get mail in your mailbox. Just the same, your web address will get no visits without the necessary work.

Fame.

A healthy love of self is another key drive of entrepreneurs. They are very comfortable seeing their name in lights—or (more commonly) on company letterhead. Making their mark on the world is part of why they struck out on their own in the first place.


Family.

Many solo entrepreneurs seek a better way to balance the competing demands of their home and professional lives. They want to be able to spend more quality time with their families, and they want to provide a good livelihood for their loved ones.


As the head of your own ship, steer clear of the fantasy islands. The information lighthouse is there to help you from running aground! The promise land may truly be on your horizon, but keep in mind the earth is not flat! You may have to go a round or two before you truly find your way.

Freedom.

Not surprisingly, more important than money to many entrepreneurs is the ability to call their own shots. Many turn down better-paying jobs because they place a high value on working for themselves; they want to set their own schedule, to ensure that it honors the needs of both their clients and their family. And they want the freedom to pursue new prospects when these come along.


Fun.

There often isn’t a lot of tolerance (or respect) for self-expression in the corporate workaday world. Entrepreneurs, in general, are creative individuals who need an environment in which they can express their personalities in the context of a business. Incorporating a sense of self is also the way they ensure that those intangible inner, spiritual needs are met.