Starting a Small Business
How to Start a Business in Virginia in 2024
By: Carissa Tham
Virginia LLC filing is $100. SCC registration, BPOL tax, licensing covered.
Carissa is the SEO + GEO Managing Editor at Homebase, with 13 years of experience in content marketing and SEO strategy. She’s created foundational guides on starting a business, navigating payroll, and managing teams, and helped solo lawyers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs grow their web presence and organic traffic.
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Starting a Small Business
Guide to Starting a Business in Indiana
By: Carissa Tham
Indiana LLC filing runs $95 with low ongoing fees. The steps in order.
Starting a Small Business
How to Start a Pressure Washing Business
By: Carissa Tham
Pressure washing starts under $5K. Gear, pricing, and first jobs to land.
Starting a Small Business
How Hard Is It to Start a Business?
By: Carissa Tham
Starting a business runs longer and costs more than most founders plan for.
Hiring & Onboarding
Hostess Job Description: Roles, Responsibilities, and Skills
By: Carissa Tham
Hire the right hostess with a job description template and skills checklist.
Hiring & Onboarding
12 Acceptable & Unacceptable Interview Questions (2026)
By: Carissa Tham
Twelve interview questions you can ask, and the ones that violate EEOC rules.