Blake Stockton

LegalZoom is an online legal service that assists you with the LLC (limited liability company) registration process. While you can register your LLC yourself through the designated state website, many business owners choose to have an expert, such as LegalZoom, assist with the process. Throughout LegalZoom’s LLC registration, you may see questions and other products…

How to increase profits is on the mind of most business owners. There are only two ways to do it: increase prices or cut costs. The question is, what are the best and most affordable options for each, particularly during COVID-19? Consider the following 14 strategies to make you and your business more money in…

A feasibility study for small business is an in-depth research and financial analysis that recommends if one should pursue a business idea or product. The study contains estimates of items such as income, costs, obstacles, and technical challenges. Typically, a feasibility study for a small business costs a minimum of $5,000. However, they can cost…

The DBA (doing business as) is the public facing name of a business. For a sole proprietor, a DBA allows them to market a business other than their legal name. For an LLC, a DBA allows the owner to market a business with a name other than the registered name. Several states and counties use…

A retail business plan can help entrepreneurs analyze their business concept and explain why it will be successful. Many banks and investors like to see companies’ strategic plans before agreeing to provide funding. All business plans for retail and online stores should showcase their products and services, financial projections, and marketing strategies. Before starting your…