Should Your Small Business Use an LLC or a Sole Proprietorship (DBA)

Should you create an LLC (limited liability company) for your business or just do a DBA (doing business as). There are reasons for both. The main one has to do with liability. But for many small businesses, you can start off as a DBA and convert later. The key is to look at your local and state laws. Let’s discuss both options in this episode

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SOME RESOURCES TO HELP: (some are affiliate links but no charge to you)

👉 Affordable Online Business Plan Builder: GrowThink

👉 Recommended Online Bookkeeping – Quickbooks Online or Freshbooks

👉 Create a Basic Website – Bluehost

👉 Recommended Payroll Company - Gusto

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AFFORDABLE COURSES

👉 Start a Local Small Business

👉 Understanding Your Business Numbers

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HERE ARE SOME POPULAR VIDEOS I HAVE ON YOUTUBE:

👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR PRODUCTS CORRECTLY

👉 HOW TO PRICE YOUR SERVICES CORRECTLY

👉 HOW TO READ A PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT

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FREE GUIDES / TOOLS

👉 Free Know Your Business Numbers Reference Guide

👉 FREE eGUIDE: 8 Steps to Earning $100,000 in Income in Your Small Business

👉 FREE eGUIDE: How to Read a Profit & Loss Statement

👉 FREE Start-Up Guide for Starting a Business

👉 Free eBook: 10 Questions to Ask in Your Business

👉 Get Your FREE Business Health Check

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Books I Recommend to All Small Business Owners – 5 Must Reads

👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber

👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller

👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington

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👉 ** DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better

👉 ** DISCLAIMER: I am not an attorney, CPA, bookkeeper, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed. I’m sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

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