A single-person business is one that is operated and owned by the individual who owns it. This is the most typical type of small business. Some states may require businesses to sign up with the state as an occupancy permit or a business and get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) in the event that they intend to hire employees or sell taxable goods or services. This article will give you details on the tax, financial and legal aspects of operating a business as an individual.
This is a must read for anyone who is a business owner. This Harvard Business Review article identifies four traits of the most effective business leaders and will have you thinking hard about your personal style of leadership. Likewise, this Huffington Post piece is sure to resonate with any small business owner who deals directly with customers. It highlights the insidious behaviors that push people away from your company, as for ways to improve these behaviors.
