Difference Between Non-Profit and For-Profit Entities
April 23, 2024
Difference Between Non-Profit and For-Profit Entities What is a Non-Profit Entity? A non-profit, not-for-profit, or NPO, is an organization that does not seek to earn profit for its owners. Rather,...
What is Fiscal Sponsorship?
April 23, 2024
What is Fiscal Sponsorship? Definition of Fiscal Sponsorship in the Performing Arts Fiscal sponsorship is a relationship in which a nonprofit organization (the fiscal sponsor) agrees to accept and...
What is a LLC?
April 23, 2024
What is a LLC in the Performing Arts? Definition of LLC A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is defined as a legal business entity that limits the company’s members from risk of loss. The owners of an...
What is a C Corp?
April 23, 2024
What is a C-Corp? What is a C-Corp, and how does it differ from other types of corporate structures? A C corporation (C corp) is defined as a legal business entity that is taxed separately from its...
What is a Sole Proprietor?
April 23, 2024
What is a Sole Proprietor? Definition of Sole Proprietor for Those in the Performing Arts A Sole Proprietor is an entity that is not incorporated (as a C-corp, S-corp, or other corporate structure)....
Determining Pay Rates for Your Team
June 12, 2023
Considerations for Determining Pay Rates Determining How Much to Pay Your Team Pentacle recommends using the W.A.G.E. calculator to get a sense for how much established institutions are paying for...
Top CRMs for Non-Profit Entities
May 22, 2023
Top CRMs for Non-Profit Entities Salesforce Salesforce is a widely used CRM system that offers robust features and customization options. Nonprofits can use Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack...
What is a Board of Directors and What to Consider When Creating One
May 22, 2023
What is a Board of Directors and What to Consider When Creating One What is a Board of Directors? A board of directors is a group of individuals who are elected to govern and oversee the...
Employee versus Independent Contractor
August 20, 2021
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the...
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s
January 14, 2021
Checklist for Processing 1099’s and W2’s End of Year Payroll Tax Forms: W2, 1099 Some of the most important payroll tax forms—W2 and 1099 forms—must be mailed out to your employees and contractors...