Post may contain affiliate links and/or editorial content. The materials provided on this website are for general informational purposes only. These materials do not, and are not intended to, constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed professional for legal advice. by Nellie Akalp Did your business struggle this past year? You’re not […]
Author: Nellie Akalp
Nellie Akalp is a passionate entrepreneur, business expert, professional speaker, author, and mother of four. She is the Founder and CEO of CorpNet.com, a trusted resource and service provider for business incorporation, LLC filings, and corporate compliance services in all 50 states. Nellie and her team recently launched a partner program for legal, tax and business professionals to help them streamline the business incorporation and compliance process for their clients.
Getting Ahead Before the Holidays: 5 Ways to Prep Your Business for the Busy Holiday Season
by Nellie Akalp Happy holidays! Too soon? Not really, especially because the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates 2019 holiday retail sales will grow between 3.8% and 4.2% over last year. In dollars, that means between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. With numbers like those, your business had better be well-organized for the frenetic holiday […]
Business Entity Refresher Course
Post may contain affiliate links and/or editorial content. The materials provided on this website are for general informational purposes only. These materials do not, and are not intended to, constitute legal advice. Please consult a licensed professional for legal advice. by Nellie Akalp Choosing a business structure affects your business’s ability to […]
How to Plan for Summer Travel as a Business Owner
by Nellie Akalp Are you planning to take time off this summer to rest, recharge your batteries, or just spend more time with your friends and family? Here are some travel tips to help you take a family vacation, weekend away or girls’ trip while still staying on top of your business. Delegate […]
Why You Should Consider Getting Certified as a Woman Owned Business and How to Do It
by Nellie Akalp Times have changed and although the playing field for women-owned small businesses should be leveling out, the truth is women entrepreneurs still need some help to get a leg up on the competition. That’s where getting certified as a woman owned business can be beneficial. The federal government and large […]
The S Corp Election Deadline is March 15th. What you need to know.
by Nellie Akalp Your LLC or corporation could receive better tax benefits by electing to file as an S Corp. However, with the March 15, 2019 deadline quickly approaching, if you want to be taxed as an S Corp for the 2019 tax year, here’s what you need to know. S Corp 101 […]
Do People Take Your Business Seriously?
by Nellie Akalp The numbers are impressive: more than 11.6 million U.S. firms are owned by women, employing nearly 9 million people and generating $1.7 trillion in sales as of 2017. Want more? According to the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) study cited earlier, one in five firms with revenue of $1 million or more […]
Why Hiring Working Mothers Benefits Your Business
by Nellie Akalp Being a working mom myself, I understand the highs and lows of trying to balance a career and a family. I have four children and own a business with my husband, so I know how hard it is to do your best at work and do your best at home and […]
My Biggest Startup Mistake
by Nellie Akalp All small business owners make mistakes—and that’s a good thing. It means we’re taking risks, and that’s how we grow our businesses. But making too many mistakes during the startup phase could lead to business failure. The key to small business survival is to learn from your mistakes as well as […]
