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Entrepreneurial Buzzwords: One Word Can Explain Who you Are and What you Do

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Becoming an entrepreneur requires not only focus, but determination . You can easily incorporate your business online – but the behind the scenes organization, marketing, etc. of your business is a whole other story.

New terminology is increasingly making its way into today’s business world lexicon that provides a short description of what an entrpreneur does.  Terms like “greenpreneur” and “solopreneur” provide a quick description of what kind of business an entrepreneur is in or how they operate. Small business people like the terms because it helps distinguish themselves from a crowded marketplace and more effectively network.

So what would be a good buzzword for you? It depends, there are many you could use. And quite possibly, more than one could be used to describe your operation.

Perhaps you are fresh out of college, or are wasting no time in delving into the business world – in which case, you could call yourself a “scholarpreneur” or “teenpreneur”.  Or perhaps you love starting a business or are launching several different ventres at once, hence a “serial entrepreneur”.

Check out this handy article in AllBusiness.com for a more detailed description of this popular terminology at Starting Up: Entrpreneurial Buzzwords.

Whatever term you use to describe yourself, online incorporation service MaxFilings is here to help easily form your corporation online in just minutes.  Our incorporation fees are very affordable, and free access to an extensive online incorporation library is available.

Get MaxFilings’ Business Forms CD for Free!

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

It doesn’t matter whether you’re starting a new business or need instill some organization in an existing one, the business forms CD from online incorporation service MaxFilings is a must have.

These customizable forms can be easily opened in Microsoft Word format and serve as a guide for documents that virtually all businesses need.

Find 26 general business forms on the CD that provide an administrative framework for hiring employees, collecting payments and other common legal documents used in business. The other 24 forms are specific to running a corporation, such as a certificate of corporate vote, stock purchase agreements and minutes from various meetings.

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Equipment Leasing vs. Equipment Loans

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Financing equipment for your business is a crucial decision. Is it better to lease or take out a loan and buy it outright?

Financing requires at least a down payment that is 10-20% of the value of the equipment, which takes cash away from other vital things and reduces your available line of credit. On the other hand, leasing requires an initial outlay of 1%. Also, payments for leasing can be smaller and spread over a larger period of time.

Leasing also means you do not necessarily have to keep the equipment, as opposed to a loan. It’s much easier to replace equipment once it is obsolete under a leasing arrangement than if you own it.

There are also tax advantages. The IRS treats an operating lease as a tax deductible overhead expense rather than a purchase, thus 100% of lease payments are tax deductible. Also, since a lease is not considered a long-term debt, it does not appear on the company’s balance sheet as such, improving financial health.

Leasing gives your business valuable flexibility as you position yourself in the marketplace.

Find great information and resources on financing solutions at MaxFilings.

Reasons to Consider Starting a Small Business in a Recession

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

The idea of starting your business during these uncertain economic times may be a non starter for most. You shouldn’t let bad economic times deter you from making that leap, especially if you have a stellar idea. Now may be the best time to incorporate or form an LLC online according to Heleigh Bostwick for the following reasons.

First is the idea, which can be difficult during a recession. One way to consider this is do you have an idea that answers needs for people during an economic downturn? Everyone is looking for ways to get the most of their hard-earned dollars, especially these days. A business that can help folks in that effort would be very valuable.

The next criterion is credit, which is tightening due to the ongoing financial crisis in the U.S. Nevertheless, having low or no balances on your credit cards and an excellent credit rating can be a tremendous plus, allowing you to negotiate good terms for loans and business credit cards.

Continuing on the credit theme, possessing good negotiating skills is a must have in this environment, and even more critical if your credit is less than perfect. Being a good negotiator and providing the bank with a strong marketing plan can be a big help in obtaining favorable loan terms.

Beyond the idea for your small business and financing, managing money is very important. Getting by on a shoestring budget is good practice anyway but a big plus when incorporating a business. And being disciplined and avoiding impulsive decisions is especially important in this current environment.

In the final analysis, if you’re ready to incorporate your business, don’t let the recession stop you. Many of today’s successful companies such as Hewlett-Packard (1934) and Adobe Systems (1982) got their start during major economic hardship in the U.S.