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It’s Never Too Late for Prudent Business Practices

Team ZenBusiness June 1, 2024

It’s impossible to plan for every problem that your business could face, but there are some issues where a little preparation will go a long way toward reducing the damages. Here are three areas that you should address in your business before it’s too late. Every small business owner wants to make sure that they ...

Types of Lawsuits Every Business Owner Should Look Out For

Team ZenBusiness June 1, 2024

No business owner would want to be in the position of having to face a lawsuit regardless of whether the other party involves their employees, their customers, or other business owners. Because of this, many business owners ensure that they adhere to any standards set in their industry and deliver only top-notch products and services. ...

How to Work with Subcontractors When You’re Self-Employed

Team ZenBusiness May 1, 2024

If you’re self-employed, such as freelancing for your main source of income, you may have wondered if there would be any benefits to subcontracting your workload. When a self-employed contractor such as yourself hires other contractors to complete work, this is known as subcontracting. There are, in fact, many benefits to subcontracting for self-employed individuals, ...

The 5 Easiest Ways to Pay for Hired Help

Team ZenBusiness May 1, 2024

Do you have hired help, contractors, or 1099 workers supporting your business? Compensate their efforts by using these simple payment methods! About 35% of workers in the U.S. are freelancing or are independent contractors. If you decide to hire an independent contractor to help you manage projects or help you grow your business, you have to pay ...

Getting a Commercial Lease — Without Signing a Personal Guarantee

Team ZenBusiness April 1, 2024

There was a time when entrepreneurs and small business owners were able to negotiate commercial leases without a personal guarantee. Landlords were often willing to forgo a guarantee in exchange for higher rents, longer lease terms, or larger common area maintenance (CAM) fees, but now…? Well, let’s just say that the times are changing. Landlords, ...

Are You a Home Office Outlaw?

Team ZenBusiness April 1, 2024

Your home office may not be legal and you could face fines or criminal charges. Here’s what you need to know about zoning laws before you start your business. Thinking about working from home? Before you do, check the zoning laws to find out whether home businesses are allowed in your community. Although there are ...

Completing the Beneficial Ownership Information Form: Step by Step

Team ZenBusiness February 1, 2024

Beginning in 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act introduced a new rule for small businesses: registered companies are required to file a beneficial ownership information report. That’s right — another form to file. But before you worry about being overwhelmed by paperwork, rest assured that this report is very manageable as long as you know what ...

Who’s Exempt from the Corporate Transparency Act?

Team ZenBusiness February 1, 2024

If you’re wondering whether your business needs to file the new beneficial ownership information report (BOIR), then Corporate Transparency Act exemptions might be at the top of your mind. Does your business need to submit a BOIR, or are you an exempt reporting company? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essentials of the ...

Is It Legal to Start a Business Out of My Apartment?

Team ZenBusiness January 5, 2024

The apartment entrepreneur: If you aren’t one, you probably know one. But is it legal to start a business out of an apartment? Everybody has a friend writing a screenplay or music, consulting, or trying to turn a hobby into a moneymaker … all from the comfort of residential rental property. This is not to ...

How to Protect Your Personal Assets in a Business

Team ZenBusiness January 5, 2024

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you should know there are some situations in which your personal assets may be at risk. If you have significant personal property, including but not limited to a home, cash savings, or ownership of assets like stocks and bonds, those holdings could be in jeopardy if you’re held ...

How to Pay Yourself When You’re a Sole Proprietor

Team ZenBusiness January 5, 2024

Getting paid when you work for yourself isn’t as simple as it may seem. Sole proprietors can follow these guidelines for paying themselves in a way that doesn’t land them in trouble with the IRS or other government agencies. How do you pay yourself when you’re self-employed and haven’t incorporated your business? It ought to ...

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It’s Never Too Late for Prudent Business Practices

Types of Lawsuits Every Business Owner Should Look Out For

How to Work with Subcontractors When You’re Self-Employed

The 5 Easiest Ways to Pay for Hired Help

Getting a Commercial Lease — Without Signing a Personal Guarantee

Are You a Home Office Outlaw?

Completing the Beneficial Ownership Information Form: Step by Step

Who’s Exempt from the Corporate Transparency Act?

Is It Legal to Start a Business Out of My Apartment?

How to Protect Your Personal Assets in a Business

How to Pay Yourself When You’re a Sole Proprietor