Working From Home Not Working? Try Coworking Instead
Tuesday, August 10th, 2021Read our partner Alliance Virtual Office’s article about how to make the Coworking movement work for you. This page may contain affiliate links, which means MyCompanyWorks may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. Over the past year, millions of people discovered remote work for the first time. And many realized … Continue reading “Working From Home Not Working? Try Coworking Instead”
Read MoreWhat is Woman-Owned Small Business (or WOSB) Certification?
Thursday, July 22nd, 2021Definitions & Qualifications: WOSB – According to the Small Business Administration, a WOSB, or Woman-Owned Small Business is defined by the following requirements: At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S. citizens Ownership must be direct and not subject to conditions A woman or women must manage daily operations … Continue reading “What is Woman-Owned Small Business (or WOSB) Certification?”
Read MoreTips on Starting a Franchise and Keeping it Going
Thursday, October 15th, 2020Tips on starting a franchise are invaluable if you’re thinking about diving into the franchise world. Owning a franchise can be both profitable and rewarding if you go about it the right way. The process doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does take time and planning if you want to create success. If you’re … Continue reading “Tips on Starting a Franchise and Keeping it Going”
Read MoreHow to Choose a Business Structure for Your Restaurant
Friday, June 12th, 2020By Vance Cariaga A critical step in getting your restaurant up and running is choosing its legal structure. You basically have four choices here — a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company (LLC), and a corporation — though there are variations within each. Many restaurants start out as sole proprietorships, which means the … Continue reading “How to Choose a Business Structure for Your Restaurant”
Read MoreHow to Sell on Amazon as a Non-US Citizen
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020You don’t need to be a United States citizen to sell on Amazon, but once you sell 50 or more items on the marketplace, you’ll need to have a proper tax id. However, if you’re selling through Amazon’s FBA (Fulfillment By Amazon) program then you’ll need to form a company in the United States before … Continue reading “How to Sell on Amazon as a Non-US Citizen”
Read MoreHow to Write a Small Business Plan
Friday, September 6th, 2019Our culture is full of success stories of businesses that seem to start spontaneously in someone’s garage or a college dorm. We are drawn to this narrative of genius ideas and bursts of inspiration because it’s a more appealing story than someone who lays down the groundworks with a solid plan. While we all want … Continue reading “How to Write a Small Business Plan”
Read MoreHow to Get the Best Small Business Ideas (That Actually Fit Your Passions, Skills and Interests)
Friday, June 28th, 2019You’ve probably searched for online small business ideas because you want at least one of three things: freedom of time, money, or control. And if you’re reading this, you’ve probably read a bunch of listicles that throw 36,000 business ideas at you: Be a virtual assistant! A babysitter! An Uber driver! You also probably closed … Continue reading “How to Get the Best Small Business Ideas (That Actually Fit Your Passions, Skills and Interests)”
Read MoreWhy Incorporate Your Business in a Different State
Friday, July 13th, 2018
You want to protect yourself and run your business in the easiest way possible. A good way to ensure this is to think carefully about which state you’ll incorporate in. In this article, I’ll share insight regarding how to incorporate your business somewhere other than your home state and why it might be beneficial for … Continue reading “Why Incorporate Your Business in a Different State”
Read MoreHow to Create a Company to Manage (and Protect) Your Side Projects
Thursday, February 8th, 2018Don’t underestimate the potential of a side project (or “side hustle” as they’re commonly known): many multi-million dollar companies started as side projects. Twitter, Craigslist, Slack, Groupon all started as a side project. Typical Side Company Setup Most people simply work on their side project while they still have a job and then if it … Continue reading “How to Create a Company to Manage (and Protect) Your Side Projects”
Read MoreBusiness Quote of the Week – Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort
Friday, November 13th, 2009“A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure.” ~Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort “A person of intellect without energy added to it, is a failure.” ~Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort Commentary: Lots of people have great business ideas and/or are extremely intelligent. This is great – but if you do not apply your … Continue reading “Business Quote of the Week – Sebastien-Roch Nicolas De Chamfort”
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