FAQs
Employee benefits and other issues
How can I boost the morale of my employees without incurring huge expenses?
How can I find good employees for my business?
What are health reimbursement arrangements?
What are incentive stock options (ISOs)?
What benefits should I offer to my employees?

Home-based businesses
Can I deduct home office expenses?
If I work at home occasionally, am I entitled to a home office deduction?

Incorporating a business
Can I change my business from a C corporation to an S corporation?
Can I change my business from an S corporation to a C corporation?
Should I incorporate my business?

Insurance coverage
A cell phone and laptop computer owned by my company were inside my briefcase when it was stolen. Will my company’s insurance cover the loss?
Can I get disability insurance if I’m self-employed?
I drive my own car on company business. Whose insurance will pay for damages if I get into an accident?
I own a business. Are there any creative ways I can use life insurance in my business?
I use my laptop computer for my home business. Is it covered under my homeowners policy?
I’m an independent contractor. Where can I get health and disability insurance?
I’m thinking about opening a day-care business in my home. Does this raise any insurance issues?
What is errors and omissions insurance?
What is stop-loss insurance?
What kind of insurance coverage do I need for my small business?

Noncompetition agreements
I am buying a business. Can I make the seller sign a noncompetition agreement?
My employer wants me to sign a noncompetition agreement. What is it? Is it legally binding?
Why does the buyer of my business want me to sign a noncompetition agreement?

Partnerships
How does a limited partnership work?

Raising capital
Can I borrow money from my wholly owned business?
How can I raise capital for my business?

Starting a business
Don’t most small businesses fail?
How do I find good advisors such as lawyers and accountants to help with my business?
Is buying a franchise a good way to get into business?
Should I buy an existing business or start from scratch?
Should I buy or lease assets for my business?
What are the stages of business development?
What should I look for in a business location?

Valuing a business
How can I determine what my business is worth for estate and gift tax purposes?