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Can an LLC Own Another Business? (And Other Common Questions)

Ask your question below. One of our professional members will answer. This article was updated September 2, 2025. If you’ve ever thought about adding another business to your portfolio, you’ve probably wondered whether it’s possible—or even smart—to put it under the...

How to Structure Multiple Businesses — Legal Entities, Tax Consequences, and Best Practices

by Holly Magister, CPA

Entrepreneurs, especially serial entrepreneurs, rarely stop at just one idea. Many see opportunities across industries or expand into related products and services, which quickly raises an important question: How should multiple businesses be structured legally and...

Who is the Employer in a PEO?

by Holly Magister, CPA

Our PEO series is aimed at addressing the common questions about PEOs, and uncovering some of the lesser-known facts about working with a PEO so that you may make the best choices for your business. So far, we’ve learned about what a PEO company does. Here,...

When to Hire a Business Advisor

by Neal Isaacs, Business Broker, MBA, CBI, CM&AP

 Do you have a Question? Ask below. One of our Investors or Advisors will Answer! Doing deals can be expensive. A lot of business owners want to save money by not hiring an advisor. In many cases, they simply don’t know when they should make the investment in an...

Exit Planning Starts When You Launch Your Startup

by Holly Magister, CPA

Jim Beach, author and serial entrepreneur, interviewed Exit Promise founder Holly Magister on his radio show School for Startups Radio. We want to share some of the insights from that interview here on the blog. First, read about how Holly recommends entrepreneurs can...