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Three-Ring Circus What you need to juggle several startups at once.

By Cliff Ennico

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Question:I'm just starting out in business and want to run two or three different businesses simultaneously until I see which one works best. Do I have to have a separate corporation or limited liability company for each business?

Answer: Probably not, since a corporation or LLC can operate under multiple trade names. Here are the steps you do need to take:

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