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Get Started on the Right Track

Get Started on the Right Track

Get Started on the Right Track

First Things First

Before You Start

  • Assess your strengths and weaknesses
  • Establish business and personal goals
  • Assess your financial resources
  • Know your credit score
  • Identify the financial risks
  • Determine the start-up costs
  • Do market research


Business Startup Checklist

  • Consultation with MBA or MTCC Small Business Center
  • Enroll in the GEM class
  • Prepare a business plan
  • Choose a form of organization (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or LLC)
  • Obtain your federal and state tax id numbers
  • Obtain all necessary permits
  • Select an accountant and attorney
  • Open a business bank account and obtain a business credit card
  • Set up your business accounting/bookkeeping
  • Obtain business insurance
  • Ensure you comply with government requirements
  • Determine your business location
  • Create necessary forms
  • Obtain business financing
  • Create a logo, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, etc.
  • Secure your company's website domain name, create a website and claim Google business listing
  • Create a marketing plan
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