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An LLC is a hybrid business type because it combines tax and structure flexibility of a sole proprietorship with the liability and asset protection of a corporation.

The steps to obtain a business license depend on industry and location. Find out what you need to do to make your business legit.

A domain name is more than a digital address where people can find you online—it’s how you express your brand identity. But choosing the perfect domain name for your business takes research and consideration. Learn how to take the hassle out of finding the right domain name with this guide.

Bringing your vision for an original product to life is frequently one of the biggest hurdles for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially since the product development process varies from product to product. Luckily, there are six specific steps you can follow to help ensure a successful launch.

Buying a website is like investing in online real estate.

Chosen carefully and maintained correctly, purchasing an online business creates an additional income stream that you can own and grow without having to build it all from scratch.

Between budding entrepreneurs and veterans, successful ecommerce brands and dropshipping businesses, there are hundreds of thousands of ecommerce websites on Shopify.

And now with Shopify Exchange, there's a marketplace for these merchants to buy and sell their stores.

Raising capital for your next venture can be a major hurdle on the road to bringing your vision to life. While bank loans and pitching to traditional investors are still viable fundraising options, crowdfunding gives you the opportunity to solicit support from the crowd: a group of individuals who collectively invest in your idea to bring it to life.

Looking to spruce up your business card? Do it yourself with these free tools and templates.

As founder Shabbir Nooruddin tells it, getting into ecommerce has been one of the best educational experiences of his life. However, many of his most important lessons learned were born from mistakes. Today, he shares some of his biggest missteps in hopes that you can avoid them on your entrepreneurial journey.

Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular option for businesses looking to raise money and one of the most accessible ways of financing a new idea or product. But launching a successful crowdfunding campaign isn’t as easy as setting up a page on Kickstarter or Indiegogo and waiting for the money to roll in.

Ever wondered what a trademark is, or whether you should be thinking about trademarks for your business? We spoke with an expert to break it all down in plain language to help you figure it out.

Crowdfunding lowers the barrier to entry for budding entrepreneurs by solving the problem of startup capital.

With Kickstarter being the leading platform, however, have you ever wondered what else is out there?

On this episode of Shopify Masters, you’ll learn from two entrepreneurs who successfully launched the same product on Kickstarter, then Indiegogo, then other crowdfunding sites, to gain international exposure and maximize their efforts.

Jay Neyer and Ross Oltorik are the founders of BodyBoss: the world’s first home gym you can take anywhere.