From freelancing to e-commerce, find out which businesses will allow you to work on your own schedule and earn money simultaneously.

Considering an LLC for your business? The application process isn't complicated, but to apply for an LLC, you'll have to do some homework first.

An estate planning attorney helps protect your beneficiaries from dealing with the probate court and ensures your wishes are followed after you're gone.

Starting your business is an exciting time. Knowing how to form a corporation will get your new business venture off to a good start.

If you're thinking of running a limited liability company in New York, you need to know the pros and cons of this business structure before you file.

Whether you're freelancing from home or building a brick-and-mortar business, having a business bank account proves that your business is legitimate and not a hobby.

Online and do-it-yourself options walk you through how to set up a trust. Revocable trust, irrevocable trust, living trust, or testamentary trust, all options are available to people from all economic strata.

Copyright is an important part of protecting your creative work. Read on to learn what kinds of works are safeguarded by law. The U.S. Copyright Office, which enforces copyright law, defines copyright as "a type of intellectual property that protects…

Many small businesses let compliance slip through the crack, which can have major consequences. Learn how LegalZoom can help you stay compliant and save you major headaches. Small business owners wear many hats, from formation documents and payroll…

Legal advice can seem too expensive during a recession, but doing away with it in certain areas could cost you big time in the long run. Here are situations in which you should always consult an attorney. With inflation soaring and a recession…

By regularly studying competitors' websites and product offerings, you can learn how to set your company apart with improved products and services, better marketing, and higher-quality customer service. Competition is the foundation of the free…

You have options beyond traditional loans, including non-bank funding, insurance equity, and crowdfunding. Traditional funding options for small businesses are shrinking. The 2020 Biz2Credit Small Business Lending Index reported in November 2020 that…

COVID-19 devastated many businesses, but some savvy newcomers are taking advantage of a new set of business rules and flourishing. Starting a small business during a crisis is challenging. Still, one advantage new companies are finding in the current…

Hiring your first employees doesn't have to be difficult. You just need to know the steps to go through prior to the interview to get started. Your business is growing, and it's time to hire your first employee. It's an exciting time, yes, but the…

If your startup is thinking about hiring, that's great news. Before you send out offers, you'll need to think about hiring costs and best practices. Congratulations! Your startup has found its footing and you're ready to hire your first employees.…

If you are hiring remote workers, be sure to reexamine your company's policies and processes, from accountability for work hours to cybersecurity. With companies increasingly hiring remote workers, employers are re-examining their processes, taking a…

So, you're welcoming a new child. When do you share the good news with your boss? What kind of leave can you expect? Do you even qualify for leave? If you are expecting or adopting, you should know your rights at work. Planning for a family can be an…

Employees expect to have at least some paid holidays to look forward to, even though there are no federal holiday laws that say you have to give employees the day off for federal or state holidays. Learn how to deal with holiday pay. Eight out of 12…

If you want to offer paid time off, institute a clear and consistent policy about how time is accrued and how much notice employees need to give before taking time off. Everybody needs a day off at some point. Things come up. People sometimes need a…

Depending on your state, you may be limited in how much money you can make while receiving unemployment benefits—but you may also access free resources to put you on the road to self-employment. While losing your job may be devastating, it opens up…