Corporate Board

Every business owner looking to add an "Inc." or "Corp" after a company name needs to think about incorporation. The incorporation process converts an enterprise from a partnership or sole proprietorship into a corporation under the laws of its home state. Entrepreneurs should think carefully before filling out articles of... more »

Complete corporate board meeting minutes are among the most important documents a company must produce and keep. There is no required format for these minutes, but the minutes must reflect all important decisions and resolutions considered and approved by the company's board of directors. In the case of a government audit or a lawsuit... more »

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance laws you need to follow for corporate board meetings depends on your company's organization and charter. Follow these steps to ensure that your organization doesn't violate SEC guidelines. more »

For businesses with an established credit history and a business credit score of 75, it is not hard at all to get a business credit card. For businesses without an established credit history, a track record of paying creditors on time and a solid business background, a business credit card will be difficult to obtain.
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Nonprofit organizations are corporations set up to do humane charity work, and they can range from standard corporations to churches and other religious groups. The laws are different for the formation and running of a nonprofit association; the state governments are the main monitoring entity. more »