Starting a Business Involves Planning, Making key Financial Decisions and Completing a Series of Legal Activities

These 10 Easy Steps Can Help You Plan, Prepare and Manage your Business.

Step 1: Write a Business Plan

Step 2: Get Business Assistance and Training

Step 3: Choose a Business Location

Step 4: Finance Your Business

Step 5: Determine the Legal Structure of Your Business

Step 6: Register a Business Name ("Doing Business As")

Step 7: Get a Tax Identification Number

Step 8: Register for State and Local Taxes

Step 9: Obtain Business Licenses and Permits

Step 10: Understand Employer Responsibilities

The following Resources Provide Information to help Specialized Audiences Start their own Businesses.

Environmentally-Friendly "Green" Business
Home-Based Business
Online Business
Self Employment
Minority Owned Business
Veteran Owned Business
Woman Owned Business