Business & Work

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

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

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

Learn about work schedule rights under Chicago's Fair Workweek Ordinance, including who’s covered and what protections they get.

Outlines the requirements and process to apply for a license to do child care in your home.

Explains child care or day care licensing in Illinois based on the number of children you are taking care of.

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

Explains how to make sure someone else is not already using the name you want to use for your new business.

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

Explain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and how to get one.

Details maintaining a separate bank account for your own small business.

File for an ID number from the state and federal government for a business.

Attorney resource for business bankruptcy including rules, alternatives, and representing secured and unsecured creditors. 2022 edition.