Professional help may sometimes be necessary, but it only works when you understand your business needs and the problems that ...

Setting up a business as a limited liability company (LLC) can protect personal assets and shield entrepreneurs from business debts, while providing more flexibility than forming a corporation.

If you're starting a small business, generally the first step is setting up the legal structure of your business. There are several options, even if you're running a solo operation, which can get ...

Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about insurance, investing, personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina ...