About Spencer Knight

Spencer Knight is a writer whose nonfiction has appeared in Spinal Columns, The Bolo Tie Collective Anthology: Volume I, and filling Station.

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4 Ways to File Your Taxes

Filing your tax return can be complicated and stressful, but you don’t necessarily have to endure the experience without help. In this post, we’ll discuss 4 of the most common ways you can file your taxes and avoid a hassle...

/ March 6, 2018
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Legal Names vs. Trade Names in Business

Many businesses have more than one name: a legal one and a trade name (sometimes known as a DBA name). In this post, we’ll discuss what those terms mean and why a business might use them.

/ February 1, 2018
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What Is Probate?

Probate is a very common term in estate planning that refers to how a Last Will is validated. In this post, we will discuss what probate is and how your executor uses it to close your estate after you pass...

/ January 23, 2018
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How Do I Write an Executive Summary for a Business Plan?

An important first step to starting a business of any size is creating a Business Plan. At the beginning of your plan, you should include an executive summary that pitches your proposal to potential investors. In this blog, we discuss...

/ November 29, 2017
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8 Screening Questions for Potential Tenants (and Some You Can’t Ask)

The application and screening process for tenants is important for landlords because it allows them to find ideal renters. In this post, we discuss the questions you can and can’t ask applicants looking for housing.

/ September 20, 2017
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3 Legal Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask Themselves

The last thing most business owners want to think about is how the law affects their businesses, but it does affect them, so it's best to stay informed. In this post, Brian Rogers discusses the important legal questions business owners...

/ September 6, 2017