BizFilings Expert Insights

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Practical advice to help start, run and grow your business. Topics covered include strategy, incorporation, business licenses, compliance, and more.

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BizFilings Expert Insights episodes:

11.28.2023
Don't Match Talent to Titles, Match It to Specific Tasks
Organizational charts have been part of the business world for a long time, but are they the best way to build teams and achieve the greatest productivity? Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Mike Michalowicz says it may be time to burn...
08.08.2023
The 10 Most Common Small Business Questions - And the Answers
No matter what type of business you own, you will face many of the same challenges. How do I attract and retain customers? How do I find and keep excellent employees? How do I turn a profit? We'll discuss these...
07.06.2023
The Big Challenges Facing Small Businesses - And How to Navigate Them
Inflation easily remains the top challenge facing small businesses, according to a new survey of small business owners by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife. The Small Business Index shows more than half of business owners are concerned about...
12.01.2022
Get Closer to Your Customers in 2023
Uncertainty was the only thing certain for business owners over the past few years. So what can you expect for 2023? Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Ramon Ray says the best way to grow in these economic times is to develop...
08.18.2022
How to Hire and Manage Remote Teams
Remote employees give business owners access to far more talent, but it's vital to make sure that you hire and manage those remote workers and teams properly. DIYMarketers.com Publisher Ivana Taylor walks us through the homework that business owners...
08.04.2022
Liability Concerns for Remote Employees
More businesses than ever are hiring remote employees. But before going down that road, make sure you understand and consider the liability issues that may arise. Big Ideas for Small Business Inc. President Barbara Weltman walks us through three major...
07.07.2022
Don't Fear Inflation, Pursue 'Winflation'
DIYMarketers.com Publisher Ivana Taylor shares her "winflation" mindset that she encourages all business owners to have during this time of inflation. Instead of focusing solely on cutting costs and raising prices, Taylor urges us to listen for other ways our...
06.09.2022
How to Guide Your Small Business Through Inflation & Supply Chain Challenges
After enduring a pandemic and the accompanying economic hardship for two years, many business owners are now scrambling to deal with rapidly rising inflation and the ongoing supply chain problems. So how can you adapt to these conditions that are...
03.31.2022
Getting Your Business Back to Normal
The pandemic appears to be easing, but business owners may soon need to make some big decisions. BizFilings Service Manager Mike Enright offers his insights on how to navigate where and how employees will work, how to attract and keep...
01.06.2022
Preparing to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act
The government will soon be imposing a new beneficial ownership reporting rule as part of the Corporate Transparency Act, which was passed by Congress last year. CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman explains which entities will need to comply with...
12.16.2021
Tackling Challenges & Embracing Opportunities in 2022
Small business expert Gene Marks offers business owners timely advice on how to handle inflation, supply challenges, and labor shortages in the new year. Marks also offers encouraging news on the affordability of AI tools that improve efficiency and will...
12.06.2021
How to Conquer Your Fear of Business Failure
A record number of new businesses started in 2020 but many aspiring entrepreneurs are still reluctant to chase their dreams because of their fear of failure. CT Corporation Manager of Customer Service Tim Jensen joins us to explain how...
11.11.2021
The Essentials of Becoming an S Corporation
Choosing the right entity is one of the most important decisions a business owner can make, and an entity that will protect you from having to pay corporate taxes on top of personal income taxes can be very attractive. ...
10.28.2021
How A Holding Company Can Help Your Business
Could a holding company be the key to making sure your business survives tough stretches and unexpected interruptions like a pandemic? CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman explains what holding companies and operating companies are and walks us through...
10.07.2021
Understanding Incorporation
One of the first critical decisions for any aspiring business owner is determining the right business formation or incorporation for you. But why is it important? What are the different options for incorporation and what should be the...
09.16.2021
Turning Your Fear of Failure Into Your Next Success
A record number of new businesses started in 2020 but many aspiring entrepreneurs are still reluctant to chase their dreams because of their fear of failure. CT Corporation Manager of Customer Service Tim Jensen joins us to explain how...
09.02.2021
The Nuts and Bolts of Naming Your Business
Choosing a name for your business is one of the most important decisions any business owner will make. You want it to be memorable and to explain exactly what you do. But naming a business also needs to...
08.19.2021
Knowing the Specs on SPAC's
Over the past 18 months, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPAC's, have exploded in popularity for businesses and celebrity influencers. But what exactly is a SPAC? What advantages does it have compared to a more traditional initial public...
08.05.2021
The Many Benefits of an LLC
It is vital for business owners to protect themselves and their firms through a formal business entity. The limited liability company, or LLC, is an extremely popular choice, but why is that? CT Corporation Customer Service Manager Tim Jensen...
07.22.2021
Due Diligence for Small Business M&A's
Some businesses are looking to acquire other firms weakened by the pandemic and others are looking to merge to stay afloat. But as these opportunities present themselves, what do business owners need to know before completing a deal? CT...
07.08.2021
How to Respond to a False UCC-1 Filing
Some business owners get a very unwelcome surprise when they find out a UCC-1 filing was made against their company. When false, such filings make a business look like a bad bet for lenders and other financial providers. ...
06.24.2021
Business License Compliance for Remote Employees
If your business did not have employees working from home before the pandemic, there's a very good chance you quickly figured it out in March of 2020. Now that the business world is reopening, many business owners are planning to...
06.10.2021
The Changing Landscape of the Legal World
With a pandemic easing and an economy fighting to recover, law firms are also experiencing a lot of changes. What are the biggest changes that firms are facing? Which parts of the world are seeing the most change? ...
05.27.2021
The Basics of Business License Compliance
CT Corporation Compliance Business Consultant Donia Wade walks us through the key steps for acquiring and maintaining a business license. She also offers best practices for staying on top of license compliance issues and making the process for renewing...
05.13.2021
Dissolution Diligence
Whether retiring, selling a business, or having to close, knowing how to properly dissolve a business is critically important. CT Corporation Manager of Customer Service Tim Jensen walks us through the key steps of dissolution, the risks created by not...
04.29.2021
Helping Small Businesses Navigate Back to Normal
Natalie Mendell and Alejandro Martinez of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce discuss their proactive approach to helping businesses in New York City after a year of uncertainty. Martell and Martinez discuss their program of going door-to-door to meet with...
04.15.2021
The Basics of Business Formation
CT Corporation Manager of Customer Service Tim Jensen explains the many benefits of incorporation, how to choose the right entity type for your business, and how to navigate the actual process of incorporation.Access our full library of podcasts for small...
04.01.2021
How U.S. law firms can streamline and scale their global work
For more and more law firms, growth and expansion often mean doing work in other countries. In this edition of Expert Insights, CT’s Global Sales Support Manager, Rob McHugh, discusses the opportunities and challenges of doing work internationally, and how...
03.25.2021
2021 Outlook for Law Firms with Global Clients
As businesses continue to look for global opportunities, the law firms that support them can face their own set of challenges. More and more client work contains an international component for which law firms must be prepared to handle. In...
03.04.2021
Meeting Compliance Requirements for Remote Employees
Millions of people were forced to work from home in 2020 and now some businesses plan to keep it that way. But what do business leaders need to know to stay compliant when it comes to teleworking employees? CT Corporation’s...
02.18.2021
Sole Proprietorship or LLC: Which is Right for You?
When starting a new business, you have options on what type of entity to establish. Two common considerations are a sole proprietorship and a limited liability corporation. What are the advantages of each, what are the possible downsides, and how...
01.28.2021
Understanding Round 3 of PPP
After much debate, the COVID relief bill is now law and it includes more than $284 billion of relief for small businesses through a third round of the Paycheck Protection Program. CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman joins us to...
01.21.2021
Understanding Beneficial Ownership
On January 1, a new law called the Corporate Transparency Act went into effect. It requires many businesses to file what's known as a beneficial ownership report. CT Corporation Publications attorney Sandra Feldman explains why the reports are needed, which...
01.13.2021
How to Change Your Business Entity
CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman joins us to explain why it is vital for every business to establish a formal entity, the reasons why a business owner would consider changing that entity, and how to go about implementing that...
01.07.2021
What Small Business Owners Can Expect in 2021
Small business expert Gene Marks looks forward to what 2021 has in store for small business owners. Marks explains the Paycheck Protection Program changes available in the latest COVID relief legislation, how businesses can weather more shutdowns, and what new...
12.17.2020
Leading Well During Times of Change
We experienced a lot of sudden change in 2020, but hopefully we've also learned how to lead through times of change as well. Vested Group founder Joel Patterson reflects on the lessons learned from the past year and how...
11.12.2020
Protecting Your Business from Scams
BizFilings Service Manager Mike Enright tells us why scammers frequently target business owners, what the most common scams look like, and how best to protect yourself and your business.Access our full library of podcasts for small businesseshttps://www.bizfilings.com/toolkit/guides/podcasts
11.05.2020
Preparing for Tax Season
Big Ideas for Small Business, Inc. President Barbara Weltman shares timely advice on how best to prepare your business for tax season and how the pandemic and the CARES Act may impact your tax planning and other year-end decisions.Access our...
10.30.2020
Choosing an Entity for Your Side Hustle
If you are ready to make your side hustle a business, it is critical to choose a formal business entity to protect you from liability. Author, columnist, and business owner Chris Corosa explains why every business needs liability protection, how...
10.22.2020
Understanding the Payroll Tax Holiday
Eliot Gajadhar, director of product development at 1-800Accountant, explains the payroll tax holiday currently available to business owners, the pros and cons of signing up for the holiday, and how employers can best decide whether this opportunity is right for...
10.15.2020
How to Make Telework a Successful New Normal
After months of employees working from home, many business owners are seeing productivity as good or even better than it was before. But before you plan to make a telework a permanent policy, what do you need to know? ...
10.08.2020
New Niches Bring New Opportunities
The pandemic created many challenges for business owners but it also brings new opportunities to provide products and services to customers in new ways. Jim Blasingame, host of the "Small Business Advocate Show," joins us to explain why new business...
10.01.2020
Six Mistakes to Avoid for A New CEO
You want your new business to grow, but the desire to realize your goals and dreams can leave you susceptible to making critical mistakes. Shadow CEO Athan Slotkin joins us to discuss six different mistakes you'll want to avoid as...
09.24.2020
Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC: What are the Differences?
What is the best legal status for your business? Is a sole proprietorship right for you or would a statutory entity like an LLC or corporation be better? We discuss all the critical differences, including tax implications, with CT Corporation...
09.15.2020
How to Give Customers the Best Value
Selling customers a good value rather than just a great product or service is the key to long-term success and customer satisfaction. Prof. Oded Koenigsberg, co-author of "The Ends Game," explains how to maximize value, shares what metrics help to...
09.09.2020
Middle Market Companies and the Pandemic
Association of Corporate Growth President and CEO Tom Bohn joins us to explain how middle market companies are surviving and thriving in the pandemic. He also discusses some of the frustrations middle market businesses have faced in trying to find...
09.03.2020
Five Questions When Forming an Entity
Once you decide to establish a statutory business entity there are five critical questions you need to answer. CT Corporation Publications Attorney Sandra Feldman walks us through decisions like which entity is best for you, where to set it...
08.27.2020
How to Make Telework a Successful New Normal
After months of employees working from home, many business owners are seeing productivity as good or even better than it was before. But before you plan to make a telework a permanent policy, what do you need to know? ...
08.18.2020
Choosing an Entity for Your Side Hustle
If you are ready to make your side hustle a business, it is critical to choose a formal business entity to protect you from liability. Author, columnist, and business owner Chris Corosa explains why every business needs liability protection, how...
08.12.2020
Surviving and Thriving In the Ongoing Pandemic
At first, business owners planned to hang on a few weeks to ride out the COVID-19 pandemic. But those weeks have turned into many months with no obvious end in sight. What are the keys to surviving this prolonged...

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BizFilings Expert Insights episodes:

Don't Match Talent to Titles, Match It to Specific Tasks

The 10 Most Common Small Business Questions - And the Answers

The Big Challenges Facing Small Businesses - And How to Navigate Them

Get Closer to Your Customers in 2023

How to Hire and Manage Remote Teams

Liability Concerns for Remote Employees

Don't Fear Inflation, Pursue 'Winflation'

How to Guide Your Small Business Through Inflation & Supply Chain Challenges

Getting Your Business Back to Normal

Preparing to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act

Tackling Challenges & Embracing Opportunities in 2022

How to Conquer Your Fear of Business Failure

The Essentials of Becoming an S Corporation

How A Holding Company Can Help Your Business

Understanding Incorporation

Turning Your Fear of Failure Into Your Next Success

The Nuts and Bolts of Naming Your Business

Knowing the Specs on SPAC's

The Many Benefits of an LLC

Due Diligence for Small Business M&A's

How to Respond to a False UCC-1 Filing

Business License Compliance for Remote Employees

The Changing Landscape of the Legal World

The Basics of Business License Compliance

Dissolution Diligence

Helping Small Businesses Navigate Back to Normal

The Basics of Business Formation

How U.S. law firms can streamline and scale their global work

2021 Outlook for Law Firms with Global Clients

Meeting Compliance Requirements for Remote Employees

Sole Proprietorship or LLC: Which is Right for You?

Understanding Round 3 of PPP

Understanding Beneficial Ownership

How to Change Your Business Entity

What Small Business Owners Can Expect in 2021

Leading Well During Times of Change

Protecting Your Business from Scams

Preparing for Tax Season

Choosing an Entity for Your Side Hustle

Understanding the Payroll Tax Holiday

How to Make Telework a Successful New Normal

New Niches Bring New Opportunities

Six Mistakes to Avoid for A New CEO

Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC: What are the Differences?

How to Give Customers the Best Value

Middle Market Companies and the Pandemic

Five Questions When Forming an Entity

How to Make Telework a Successful New Normal

Choosing an Entity for Your Side Hustle

Surviving and Thriving In the Ongoing Pandemic