Ever Wanted to know how to really get the ball rolling on starting a business? Well in this article Ill tell you the basics to get your own going.
If your business checks out in the feasibility analysis, then the next thing you'll want to do is create a name for your company. Make sure its creative and something you think would attract your customers. Search around the web to make sure you don't see any conflicting competition for the name you've chosen.
Once you have your idea for your business, the next thing you'll want to do is create a feasibility analysis. What a feasibility analysis does is runs through your idea and tells you whether or not its feasible and to go to the next step with your idea. If its not feasible try reworking it to see what the issue is or find a new idea and do another feasibility analysis. For a feasibility analysis template go to http://tinyurl.com/yj8jmyu and use that form.
Now that you have your name you have to one check out that your name isnt taken legally in your state. You'll want to go to your states Department of State website for the division of corporations. You can do a search there to make sure your names available. Then you'll want to decide what type of company you'll have. For a list of types and a comparison chart go to http://tinyurl.com/ygq3g5y. Think about this part carefully because It can make a big difference. I recommend choosing an LLC because that way you have less liability if something goes wrong. To file your company legally you may need a lawyer to help you out but first look into your states rules and regulations.
First you have to come up with an idea for a business. If you don't already have one in mind, think about a problem in society that you think you can fix. Solutions to problems are usually one of the most common reasons a business gets started.
If that doesn't work, find something your good at or enjoy doing and form a business around that.
Once you got those basic things then your pretty much set. Now your no where near done with your business but you've taken a big step in the right direction. The next thing would be to continue with your business plan/idea. I wish you the best of luck and I hope your company is a success!
The next thing you'll need to do is go to the IRS website and register your company for taxes. I know its not fun but its required. fill out the necessary forms and you'll receive an EIN, so that you can file taxes at the end of the year.
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