Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: January 26, 2025

FTC Compliance: This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. We believe in transparency and want you to understand our business relationships.

What Are Affiliate Relationships?

An affiliate relationship exists when we receive compensation for referring visitors to third-party services or products. This compensation may come in the form of commissions, fees, or other forms of payment when you click on certain links or purchase services through our website.

Our Affiliate Partnerships

SmallBizStatistics.com may have affiliate relationships with various business service providers, including but not limited to:

  • LLC formation services
  • Business registration companies
  • Legal service providers
  • Accounting and bookkeeping services
  • Business tools and software providers
  • Educational resources and courses

How We May Be Compensated

When you use our website, we may receive compensation through:

  • Referral Commissions: When you click on affiliate links and purchase services
  • Lead Generation Fees: When you request information from service providers
  • Advertising Revenue: From display advertisements on our website
  • Sponsored Content: For clearly marked promotional content (when applicable)

Important Note

No Additional Cost to You: Our affiliate relationships do not increase the cost of services to you. In many cases, we may be able to negotiate exclusive discounts or bonuses for our visitors.

Our Editorial Independence

While we may receive compensation for referrals, we maintain editorial independence in our content creation and recommendations. Our affiliate relationships do not influence:

  • The accuracy of our statistics and data
  • Our objective analysis of state business formation requirements
  • Our educational content about business structures
  • Our honest assessment of service providers

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to providing valuable, accurate information regardless of our business relationships. We only recommend products and services that we believe can genuinely help our visitors make informed business decisions.

Research and Recommendations

Our recommendations are based on:

  • Thorough research of available options in the market
  • Analysis of features, pricing, and customer reviews
  • Consideration of different business needs and budgets
  • Our understanding of what provides the best value to users

Due Diligence

We encourage you to conduct your own research and due diligence before purchasing any product or service. Our recommendations are general in nature and may not be suitable for your specific circumstances.

Identifying Affiliate Links

We strive to make our affiliate relationships transparent. You may identify affiliate content through:

  • This disclosure page, which covers all affiliate relationships
  • Specific disclosures on pages containing affiliate links (when applicable)
  • Clear labeling of sponsored or promotional content

Your Rights and Choices

As a visitor to our website, you have the right to:

  • Choose whether or not to click on affiliate links
  • Research and compare options independently
  • Purchase services directly from providers without using our links
  • Ask questions about our recommendations and affiliations

Government Sources and Official Information

When we link to government websites, official state sources, or regulatory agencies, these are not affiliate relationships. We provide these links as public resources to help you access official information and requirements directly from government sources.

Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this affiliate disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business relationships or practices. We will post any updates on this page and update the "Last updated" date above. We encourage you to review this disclosure periodically.

Questions About Our Affiliations

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, specific recommendations, or this disclosure, please don't hesitate to contact us:

We are committed to transparency and will be happy to discuss our business relationships and how they may relate to our recommendations.

Legal Compliance

This disclosure is provided in accordance with:

  • Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guidelines
  • FTC Act Section 5
  • Truth in advertising regulations
  • State and federal consumer protection laws

Thank You: We appreciate your trust in SmallBizStatistics.com. Our goal is to provide valuable information and resources to help you make informed business decisions. Your support through affiliate purchases helps us maintain and improve our free educational content.