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EVALUATING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA
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Will My Business Make Money?

How can you tell if your business idea will be profitable? Honestly, you can't. But this shouldn't keep you from researching the financial soundness of your idea. Prepare a "break-even analysis" (determine your “break-even point”) to get an idea of whether your business will succeed. A break-even analysis shows you the amount of revenue you'll need to bring in to cover your expenses, before you make even a dime of profit.

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Can I safely start a business with a money-bungling buddy?

My friend and I are thinking about going into business together. He's creative, he's hardworking -- and he's very irresponsible with money (he once bought a vintage video game machine instead of paying his rent). His credit isn't so hot, either. Are there ways I can protect myself?

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limited liability company (LLC)

A business ownership structure that offers its owners the advantage of limited liability (like corporations) and partnership-like taxation, in which profits are passed through to the owners and taxed on their personal income tax returns.

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