Posted on November 4, 2010.
Is there a checklist for starting a businessa I find myself overwhelmed by all that is involved in starting a business. I developed a fear that I'll forget something. Is there a good site with a list of small things about ita
I strongly recommend that you speak to a business advisor before making anything especially spend money. I'd call the local office of SCORE (go to http://www.score.org enter your zip code and find the chapter nearest you), the advice is free.
The SCORE counselor will most likely advise you to write a business plan that is very good advice because it forces you to dig all the information and start up costs of your small business and force you to also include all aspects of this enterprise, including customers, focus on (your market) and how you go after them.
You will need to register the business with the office of your state comptroller and make sure you are city and county licenses if any are needed where you live. All this comes in a business plan.
Try this link:
http://www.ychange.com/small-business-co ... and read some articles in particular those relating to a business plan and start a business.
Good Luck
What kind of business you're starting. it all depends on what kind of business you start with what list you'll need to start the business
Good luck for the new company
http://www.score.org/template_gallery.ht ...
Select "Start Up Expenses" at the bottom of the page.
There are all the models you need, and more.
There are a number of resources that creates checklists for starting a business. Some of them
IRS http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/arti ...
SBDC http://www.pasbdc.org/what/consulting/st ...
SBA http://app1.sba.gov/survey/checklist/ind ...
http://www.celcee.edu/publications/diges ...
What type of business you want to start and learn everything you can about it
Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses of companies. Be strict and objective
Conduct a thorough search of potential customers, your business or industry, your competitors, your license and tax requirements, location and name
Determine the type of business organization (LLC, sole proprietorship, partnership, Limited
Evaluate site locations as possible. Check the physical condition, suitability, traffic, parking, utility, and cost
Prepare a comprehensive business plan - include your action timetable (www.sba.gov, www.bplan.com)
Decide on your opening hours
Secure necessary capital (Bank loan, the budget to save, borrow on insurance, credit line, etc.)
Obtain the necessary facilities, equipment, furniture, signage and equipment, inventory
