Small Business Essentials

Starting your business

Small Business Essentials
Create a Business Plan
  • Write your complete business plan
  • Deliver a professional pitch to lenders/investors
  • Monitor your progress and track your growth
File Your DBA
DBA is an abbreviation for “doing business as.” If you’re a sole proprietorship, you need a DBA to register your business name. Corporations and LLCs need a DBA if they use a different name than what’s filed with the state.
Form your LLC
This 3-step process was developed by attorneys from some of the most prestigious law firms in America. There are no complex instructions to follow and nothing to download or print. Simply answer a few questions and we’ll get started on filing your LLC.
Incorporate Your Business
This 3-step process was developed by attorneys from some of the most prestigious law firms in America. There are no complex instructions to follow and nothing to download or print. Simply answer a few questions and we’ll get started on forming your corporation!

Running your business

Small Business Essentials
Internet Fax

Receive faxes in your email inbox and fax any document from within any Microsoft Windows® application. Your subscription includes a local or toll-free phone number, free fax software, and many other features.

Manage Your Business Credit
  • Add good payment history to impact your D&B® scores
  • Monitor your credit file in real time with detailed info about changes to your D&B scores
  • Receive free alerts to changes in your D&B business credit file
Review Competitors Credit
  • Get real-time access to another company’s full credit file with all D&B scores
  • Receive a one-time comprehensive report on another company
  • Assess the credit limits to extend to another company with a basic report
  • Get a credit report on a company outside the U.S.
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