BACKGROUND

• Assess Your Financial Resources

• Assess Your Strengths And Weaknesses

• Decide On Business Location

• Determine The Start-Up Costs

• Perform a Market Research

• Develop a Marketing Plan

• Establish Business Goals

• Identify The Financial Risks

• Identify Your Competitors

• Identify Your Customers

BUSINESS TRANSACTION

• Select a Lawyer

• Choose a Form Of Organization (Corporation, LLC Etc.)

• Register Your Business Name, Incorporate The Business, Etc.

• Select an Accountant

• Prepare a Business Plan

• Select a Banker

• Set Up a Business Checking Account

• Apply For Business Loans

• Establish a Line Of Credit

• Obtain Business Insurance

FIRST STEPS

• Apply For a Federal Employer Identification Number

• Get a State Employer I.D. Number

• Get Business Cards

• Get Furniture and Equipment

• Join Professional Organizations

• Line Up Suppliers

• Obtain a Business License Or Permit

• Obtain a Lease

• Review Local Business Codes

• Send For Federal And State Tax Forms

• Set a Starting Date