Score High With the Active Filings Business Credit Builder Program!

With the slogan showed as the title of this post, we have launched today a new service: Our Business Credit Builder Program. Yes, after months of research, testing, and more testing, our program is alive. Read the rest of this entry »

Is it a Good Idea to Use Your 401 For Your Startup?

Some of you who have dreamed of starting your own companies may be interested in what seems to be a new trend in getting startup funds needed for business formation. According to a report from CIO Today, many entrepreneurs are starting to dip into their retirement savings to finance their startups. Read the rest of this entry »

Older Entrepreneurs Can Still Consider Incorporation

Many think of business formation as a young entrepreneur’s game. Yet, according to a study from the Kauffman Foundation, Americans between the ages of 55 and 64 have had the highest rate of entrepreneurial activity for more than a decade. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent Startups Meet Greater Success Than Franchises!

When entrepreneurs mention they are considering business formation, many advise them there is less risk in purchasing a franchise. But a study by Tim Bates at Wayne State University indicates that independent business startups could be more profitable. Read the rest of this entry »

Unlock the potential of your newly incorporated business

Many entrepreneurs who have recently undergone business formation find they still need to tweak their business model as they come to understand why clients do business with their company. Business owners might benefit from some tips on how to effectively bring their products to market that marketer Sean Ellis recently shared with Venture Hacks. Read the rest of this entry »

Say No To The Foreign Call Centers!

A few minutes ago, we had to call our bank, Chase, to check on the status of an unauthorized transaction to our account. After a long verification process, we were finally connected with a human being. Read the rest of this entry »

Naming a Business is not so Simple

Deciding on the perfect name for a startup business is an important step. But why risk taking time to carefully pick a strong name for a target market only to find it is already in use? Read the rest of this entry »

ActiveFilings gets Social!

We just started to twitt! We have created an account with Twitter with the goal of staty in touch with our customers and the business community in general. Our proposition is to provide them with fresh news that will impact their businesses. Follow us on twitter at http://twitter.com/activefilings

Smart business formation is key to success

Incorporating a small business may seem like a necessary step that entrepreneurs want to get done fast, but this process should not be taken lightly. A recent case study explored in Entrepreneur magazine demonstrates the value of smart business formation. Read the rest of this entry »

Startups can get financing from California-based venture capitalists

A recent report reveals that Silicon Valley venture capitalist confidence regarding investment prospects is up. This may be good news for entrepreneurs in the San Francisco Bay Area who are considering business formation, but it might be particularly good news for green startup companies in California. Read the rest of this entry »