Small Business Guide

Small Business Guides - Careful planning is your key to success. Our Small Business Guide includes information and resources that will help you at any stage of your business.

Be prepared - Research your Market -learn more about making your Idea a Reality.

Don't waste time and money on a product that won't sell, research, research, research!

Produce- a well written Business Plan, for your investors.

Inspire them to want to fund you business!

Start Your Business - Learn more about cost, with our Start Up Cost Worksheet.

Find a Mentor - Guard yourself against business failure- find and work with someone who has business experience- who can guide and assist you.

(SCORE) Service Corps Of Retired Executives.

Finance Start-Up - An important part of starting a successful business is raising sufficient capital, check out your financing options.

Name Your Business - Acquire your Business Domain Name first, so your web address is in place, then acquire your Business Name.

Choose a Structure - What type of legal business structure are you going to have- how will it affect your purchasing strategy as well as the eventual price.

Protect Your Ideas - So, you have established you have a valuable and unique product- how do you protect your business idea?

Get Licenses and Permits - find out through your local and state agencies, what licenses and permit that are required- legal requirements.

Pick a Location - Choosing the right location for your business can be a major factor in its success or failure. Location, location, location.

Lease Equipment - Leasing operating equipment, such as computers, vehicles, and machinery, read here for the advantages to leasing.

Manage Your Business -managing a business requires key business practices, learn about leadership traits, decision-making skills, and how to manage your employees

Product Marketing and Advertising - Marketing has many facets, including market research, customer service, advertising, targeting, packaging, pricing, e-marketing, and others. Investing in a good marketing plan will generate excellent returns

Pay Taxes - If your new business generates income, owns property, buy goods, or hire employees, you will most likely have to pay taxes. Learn more about Paying Business Taxes

Get Insurance - Find the type of insurance that fits your business, learn more....

Handle Legal Issues - Having good business sense to know how to handle legal issues that impact your business. Learn more about legal concerns..

Small Business Guide - Start Up Toolkit