Flat organizations reduce management layers to boost communication, agility and morale, but they may struggle with role ...

Changing the legal structure of a business is a pivotal moment in an entrepreneur’s journey, requiring both careful planning and a deep understanding of the potential legal, financial and operational ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Kappel is the Founder of Patriot Software, LLC. Starting a business is all about taking things one step at a time. One big ...

A business entity is formed to conduct business activities. Learn about the different types and how to choose one. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

Owner Control: How much control do you wish to maintain? Single owners may prefer sole proprietorships, whereas those looking to have multiple investors might consider corporations. Financial ...

Last year I wrote about the need to break through the permafrost of legacy business. By permafrost, I mean the inflexible structure that prevents businesses from changing and stands in the way of ...

A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure combining the tax advantages of a partnership with the liability protections of a corporation. Many, or all, of the products featured on this ...

The goal isn’t just to grow your business; it’s to grow it in a way that energizes you. As a budding entrepreneur, one of the first decisions you’ll make is choosing your company’s legal structure.

In a strategic consolidation of its business structure, Crowley is creating two divisions: shipping and logistics, led by ...

Choosing a business structure for a farming business can be difficult because entities differ in tax and legal implications. Choosing a business structure for the farm operation could result in either ...