Key Takeaways Setting up a Stripe account is a crucial step for entrepreneurs aiming to sell products, offer services, or run SaaS businesses globally, but direct access isn’t available in every country. For non-US residents in unsupported countries, forming a US Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a legitimate and widely…

Key Takeaways Simplifying payment options and regularly A/B testing various transit modes can improve the user experience and limit cart abandonment to drive up conversions. Using Stripe’s advanced reporting tools allows businesses to monitor sales trends, track key indicators, and present financial data clearly for better decision-making. Using Stripe for…

Key Takeaways Forming an LLC provides personal asset protection LLCs are known for their ability to protect your personal assets from business liabilities. LLCs can be taxed in many ways, enabling owners to choose the most advantageous tax treatment for their specific business situation. Providing services as an LLC can…

Key Takeaways Assessing business viability is a systematic process that involves analyzing market demand, customer segments, competition, and operational practicality to ensure long-term profitability and sustainability. Thoughtful market research, product test rounds, and rapid prototyping helps prove (or disprove) business ideas more quickly and efficiently. They help them avoid wasting…

Key Takeaways An LLC offers the benefits of personal asset protection and flexible management structure. Their simplicity of creation and operation makes them a good fit for many entrepreneurs and small business owners. Nonprofits are mission-oriented. Mission-based organizations push society in a positive direction rather than pursuit of profit. They…

Key Takeaways Getting an accurate estimate of your startup costs is critical to developing a budget. It provides a roadmap to help you raise funding and chart a realistic financial course as you start your U.S. business. The StartupSole Business Startup Cost Calculator is a free, intuitive tool designed for…