CT Expert Insights

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 customers wish we could help them and come up with enticing incentives for them to do more business with us. Taylor also highlights the value of finding ways to collaborate with other businesses and following up with existing and prospective customers to meet their needs.

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Entrepreneur and speaker Ramon Ray joins us to discuss how employers can attract and keep the best talent at a time when so many businesses are badly understaffed. He also outlines some best practices to make telework good for your productivity and for employee morale. Finally, Ray offers some helpful hints on how to make yourself the best advertisement for your business.

Business licensing can get complicated for insurance businesses, so knowing how to stay compliant is critical. In this edition of "Expert Insights," CT Corporation's Coby Ringgenberg takes us through the importance of insurance firms being properly licensed, the consequences of non-compliance, and how to start and complete the licensing process.

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Durable medial equipment (DME) providers are among the most heavily-regulated businesses in the nation. Why is that and what do DME business owners need to know about getting licensed, and meeting state and federal requirements for operation? CT Corporation Manager of Content Management Hans Howk walks us through the critical steps of compliance and how to stay in good standing over the long haul.

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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 the new rule, what potential exemptions exist, and what information the government is going to want in these reports.

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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 improve the bottom line. And he gives business owners a tip on how to get funds from the Small Business Administration at a good interest rate...but you need to act within the next couple of weeks.

Since the start of the pandemic, 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 offering? What risks should you know about? And how could it impact your business? We get answers to these questions and more with CT Corporation Senior Director Amit Rajvanshy.

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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. It's known as an S Corporation. CT Corporation Manager of Customer Service Tim Jensen explains what it takes to be eligible to file as an S Corporation, how this entity differs from other entity types, and what the ongoing compliance requirements look like.

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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 the major benefits and possible drawbacks of choosing this kind of business structure.

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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 most important factors in choosing one? We discuss all of this and the incorporation process with CT Corporation Customer Service Manager Tim Jensen.

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