A limited liability company (LLC) provides the flexibility of a partnership with the liability protection of a corporation. The LLC's owners can determine the management and financial structure to meet their needs, while keeping their personal assets beyond the reach of the company's creditors.

The 2014 National Small Business Week is May 12-16. SBA-sponsored events and webinars provide networking and learning opportunities.

A corporation's bylaws contain basic rules for its business and affairs. Find out what bylaws do for your business.

Incorporating in Nevada? Know about Articles of Incorporation, the words your business name could need, director requirements and more.

Selling ownership interests or borrowing money are the primary ways a corporation funds its expansion and growth. Learn more about the two types of funding.

Although you can incorporate your business in any state, many business owners incorporate in the state where the business is located. However, many others opt to incorporate in Delaware due to its business friendly laws and its modern filing office. Learn more.

Incorporating in Virginia requires filing articles of incorporation that set forth the name and registered agent for the corporation, as well at the number of shares authorized and the names and addresses of the initial directors.

Illinois standards include corporate director requirements, standards for your corporation’s name, the information in your Articles of Incorporation, and more.

Every state has its own standards about incorporating a business. As a business owner, it’s good to know the standards. This is true whether you’re incorporating a business already in existence or you’re starting a business.

Forming a Wyoming corporation begins with filing Articles of Incorporation stating the corporate name, its registered agent, the number and par value of shares, and the names and addresses of the directors.