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Now Is the Time to Start Your Business

Given the current economic climate, some would think it is crazy to start a new business.  And those people are correct:  crazy like a fox.  The number of new businesses being formed has continued to increase, and there are still lots of entrepreneurs taking their ideas and making them a reality right now.

Even though many are throwing around the dreaded “recession” word, and there is a lot of financial uncertainty right now, there are plenty of new businesses being formed.  For those who have an idea and are motivated to start a business, they should know they are not alone.  Many are choosing now to start companies and form businesses.

Most companies in the United States are considered small businesses.  This should be comforting to those who are thinking about starting their business since these new captains of industry will fall into this category as well.  The small business owner and entrepreneur are in the majority when it comes to business in the United States.  They are the backbone of the economy and are the ones who push innovation forward.  Google, Microsoft, Levi’s, McDonald’s and other companies that have become a part of our culture, and a large part of our economy, started out as small businesses.

The reasons why businesses continue to be started during the hard economic times, and why now may be the time to start your business, are varied.  For some, it is because a reshuffling of the economy has left them looking for something new.  For others, they are tired of what they have been doing and are ready for a change.  There are still others who are just ready to be their own boss and not slave away for someone else.  These are just a few of the reasons why many are breaking out and starting a company.

A limiting factor for many wishing to start a business may be the daunting task of trying to finance their idea.  Don’t make the mistake of letting this keep you from starting a business.  There are still many angel investors and venture capital firms that are investing in new start-ups.  The economy has impacted the amount of money that investors are willing to commit to start-ups, but they still believe in new companies and what they are trying to do.  The dot-com boom and bust taught many investors valuable lessons that make them smarter and savvier in how they invest.  It also taught them that investing in the ideas of others can be profitable and that this investment is the way to grow the economy. This translates into the ability for new businesses to get the capital they need to get their operation off the ground.  A jolt of capital can also help take an established business to the next level as they may be making the push toward eventually going public.

The lesson to be learned is that even though many are shouting about the difficulties posed by the economy, there are still others who are quietly starting new companies and seeing success as they implement their ideas.  MyCorporation offers an affordable way to start a corporation or LLC so that you have a formalized organization to launch your business.  With other services like trademarks, DBAs, business licenses, and the compliance protection package called MyIncGuard, new businesses can be set-up for success.  Follow your entrepreneurial spirit and call us today.

Deborah Sweeney

Deborah Sweeney is an advocate for protecting personal and business assets for business owners and entrepreneurs. With extensive experience in the field of corporate and intellectual property law, Deborah provides insightful commentary on the benefits of incorporation and trademark registration. Education: Deborah received her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Pepperdine University, and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of West Los Angeles and San Fernando School of Law in corporate and intellectual property law. Experience: After becoming a partner at LA-based law firm, Michel & Robinson, she became an in-house attorney for MyCorporation, formerly a division in Intuit. She took the company private in 2009 and after 10 years of entrepreneurship sold the company to Deluxe Corporation. Deborah is also well-recognized for her written work online as a contributing writer with some of the top business and entrepreneurial blogging sites including Forbes, Business Insider, SCORE, and Fox Business, among others. Fun facts/Other pursuits: Originally from Southern California, Deborah enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, Benjamin and Christopher, and practicing Pilates. Deborah believes in the importance of family and credits the entrepreneurial business model for giving her the flexibility to enjoy both a career and motherhood. Deborah, and MyCorporation, have previously been honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s List of the Valley’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses in 2012. MyCorporation received the Stevie Award for Best Women-Owned Business in 2011.

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