When you're starting a small business on your own, choosing a setup - or business structure - can seem daunting. As a business owner, you'll most likely first choose whether to run your business as a ...

If you’re starting a business, you’ll need to decide on a business entity type. Two popular options among new business owners are sole proprietorships and limited liability corporations (LLC). Which ...

Independent contractor vs. sole proprietor vs. LLC: What's the difference? For many entrepreneurs, the legal aspects of starting a business loom large. One of the first things you’ll have to figure ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are many types of business structures. Which works best for you? / Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto When you're starting a ...

Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is the simplest type of business structure. Anyone can establish a sole proprietorship as long as they are the only owner. If two or more people wish to start ...