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May 24, 2012

Business Starter Checklist

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Starting Basics
Choose a name for your company.
Research the industry and market you plan to enter.
Write a business plan.
Choose business hours of operation.
Outline a monthly and yearly budget.
Obtain required licenses and permits.
Choose a legal form for your business.
Acquire a Federal Employer Identification Number.
Find business insurance.
Find a lawyer.
Become familiar with regulations and compliance requirements.
Explore virtual office options for added services at a low cost.
Financial Basics
Select an accounting system.
Make a plan to obtain funding/financing.
Open a bank account and a merchant account.
Select an accountant.
If you have staff, find payroll services.
If you will have employees, become familiar with labor laws.
Marketing Basics
Develop business identity
Write and distribute a press release announcing your new business.
Register trademarks, copyrights, logos, patents, etc.
Purchase a domain name for your website.
Write a sales and marketing plan.
Find a web hosting company.
Create a website.

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Starting a business is complicated, but our Business Starter Checklist outlines the basic objectives you'll need to consider first. Use our Business Starter Checklist to help you clarify your business plan and establish your business in the industry.

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