a non-profit organization or small business

Learn how to start a nonprofit organization, from creating the board of directors to writing bylaws.

Learn how to apply for tax-exempt status as a nonprofit, including key forms and state-specific exemptions.

Steps to becoming an LLC, from filing Articles of Incorporation to laws that you must follow.

Learn about the licenses and permits your business may need to operate.

Learn about the responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and how they make decisions for the organization.

Explains taxes as the sole proprietor of a business or filing a business partnership.

Learn about service animal protections for people with disabilities and what laws business owners must follow with service animals.

Learn about who is considered a freelance worker, their rights, and related issues like taxes. Understand the protections for freelance workers under the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act.

Steps to incorporate your business from filing Articles of Incorporation to becoming an S corporation.

Learn about the requirements for employers paying employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Learn what a nonprofit organization is and the difference between a nonprofit and a for-profit business.

Step-by-step guide on how to write contracts for leases, business partnerships, and employment contracts.