Many small businesses start as one-person operations, but as your business grows, so do your responsibilities and risks. When the time comes to formalize your business, a limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure worth looking into. An LLC offers flexibility, protects your personal assets, and gives your business a more official standing in the eyes of banks, customers, and potential partners. (fb)

“I feel like the fudge is the main draw, but when a person can shop locally for hand tools, home maintenance and garden items, birthday gifts, sweet treats, office supplies, or home decor, you know you’re in a special store.” –Heather Blackmore, owner of Corner Hardware and More in Orchard, Nebraska Find the full story on our blog. (fb)