Hiring & Onboarding
Background Check Laws: What You Need to Know
By: Carissa Tham
Background checks come with legal rules. Know them before you hire.
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
How to Start a Business in Oklahoma
By: Carissa Tham
Oklahoma LLC filing is $100. Add city licenses and franchise tax to your math.
Starting a Small Business
How to Start a Business in New York
By: Carissa Tham
New York LLC filing costs $200 plus a publication requirement. Steps inside.
Starting a Small Business
How to Launch a Business in New Jersey
By: Carissa Tham
New Jersey LLC filing runs $125. The full sequence from name to first hire.
Starting a Small Business
How to Start a Business in Massachusetts
By: Carissa Tham
Massachusetts rewards bold starters. Here's what to know before you launch.
Starting a Small Business
How to Open a Business in Louisiana
By: Carissa Tham
Louisiana parishes set their own permit rules. Plan for both state and local.