Nellie Akalp
CEO of CorpNet.com
As CEO of CorpNet.com, a legal-document-preparation filing service, Nellie Akalp helps entrepreneurs incorporate their business, form a limited liability company, set up a sole proprietorship and comply with state filing requirements.
Trademarks
Apply For a Trademark Before It's Too Late
With trademarks, the early bird gets the worm.
multiple business
What's the Best Way to Legally Structure Multiple Businesses?
There are advantages and disadvantages to structuring multiple business, and lots of ways to do it wrong.
Kidpreneurs
6 Ways to Help Your Kid Start a Business and Learn About Life
A fun summer business venture may not make them a lot of money, but it can teach youngsters invaluable life experiences and practical skills.
Social Media
Are Small Businesses Spending Too Much Time on Social?
Social media marketing requires a lot of patience, but don't ignore all your other customer touch points along the way.
Managing Employees
To Grow Your Business Start Focusing on Your Employees
Keep your employees connected to their job, company and team to maximize both satisfaction and production.
Business Optimization
Your New Business Name Should Be Memorable, Spell-able and Available
Follow these five tips to settle on what is one of the most important aspect of a new company -- its name.
Make More Happen
5 Ways to Stop Worrying What Others Think
Judging yourself based on someone's bad opinion of you can destroy you and your business.
Starting a Business
'Accidental Entrepreneurs' -- When a Personal Mission Morphs into a Big Business
Jessica Alba just wanted a better, nontoxic product to bathe her baby. Today, her company is worth more than $1.7 billion.
Ready To Launch
7 Actions to Take After Incorporating Your Business
You have formed a limited liability company. What should you do now?
Business Optimization
Here Are 6 Considerations When You're Thinking of Selling Your Business
Incredible opportunity, both personal and professional, can come from a sale. But you've also got to be prepared for what lies ahead.
Ready To Launch
A Business Name vs. a Trademark: Do You Know the Difference?
One gives you protection in your state only; the other gives protection in all 50.
Sharing Economy
What UberX and Lyft Drivers Can Do to Minimize Their Personal Liability
The independent status of those behind the wheel raises a sticky issue.
Family Businesses
Keepin' it in the Family: How to Structure a Business With Your Closest Relatives
Family-run companies need structure and careful planning. Your relationships and success depend on it.
Taxes
A Breakdown of the Tax Implications of an S Corporation
The deadline is quickly approaching for existing companies to claim S corporation tax treatment.
Incorporation
The Many Variables to Consider When Choosing In Which State to Incorporate
States differ widely in fees, taxes and, in the case of Delaware, their court systems.