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The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Start a Business in for 2016

Up and Running

Louis; and if you are a female entrepreneur, the Missouri Women’s Council should be on your resources list. Finally, to give you a general idea of the business climate in Missouri, check out this interview in St. Louis Magazine with Missouri SCORE counselor Bob Boles. Missouri Secretary of State: Steps for Starting a Business.

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Hiring a Freelancer? Here’s What That Means for Your Taxes

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Meanwhile, states like Arkansas, Missouri, New Jersey, and Vermont — as well as the District of Columbia — have established their own thresholds. Freelancers and gig workers don’t have the same benefits as traditional employees, but the laws governing the gig economy are changing.

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Does Your Small Business Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

YoungUpstarts

These include Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri (all businesses except construction), Tennessee (if not construction, coal mining, or trades), West Virginia (if agriculture), In Florida, if you have an agricultural business and have six (6) or more employees and twelve (12) or more seasonal employees , you must carry workers’ compensation insurance.

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Why Entrepreneurs Need To Keep Up With Changing Regulations

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How Government Regulations Influence Your Business. Laws and government regulations affect almost all business activities. Entrepreneurs whose products will come under government regulations must first make them official with the necessary branch of government. Explore these options to further your cause: 1.

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4 American Cities That Want Your Business

Up and Running

As local governments work to transform their regulatory environments into ones that promote and nurture the establishment and growth of small businesses, it’s becoming easier to measure and rank their efforts. Louis, Missouri. Note: These are selections based on my personal opinion. See Also: How to Choose a Business Location.

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How Businesses Can Be Sustainable And Profitable

The Startup Magazine

According to Maryville University of St.Louis, Missouri, sustainable business does not harm the environment in a negative manner because the owners consider that they and their community depend upon the health of the planet. Green Energy: Rather than wait for the government, some companies are putting up solar panels today.

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Tort Vs. Personal Injury Law

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A criminal act differs from a tort in this way, because in a criminal litigation, the government brings charges against a party for punitive damages like jail time. A tort is a civil wrongdoing in which the injured party typically seeks monetary damages against the wrongdoer. Negligence.

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