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|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Thinking About Starting a Business?]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Thinking About Starting a Business?]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>Starting a business is an exciting proposition, but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking. The resources in this section will help you learn about what it takes to start a business.</div>
<div class='blurb'>Starting a business is an exciting proposition, but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking. The resources in this section will help you learn about what it takes to start a business.</div>


|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Create Your Business Plan]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Create Your Business Plan]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>A business plan is an essential roadmap for business success. This living document generally projects 3-5 years ahead and outlines the route a company intends to take to grow revenues.
<div class='blurb'>A business plan is an essential roadmap for business success. This living document generally projects 3-5 years ahead and outlines the route a company intends to take to grow revenues.
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|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Choose Your Business Structure]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Choose Your Business Structure]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>The business structure you choose will have legal and tax implications. Learn about the different types of business structures and find the one best suited for your business.
<div class='blurb'>The business structure you choose will have legal and tax implications. Learn about the different types of business structures and find the one best suited for your business.
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|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Choose & Register Your Business]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Choose & Register Your Business]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>Choosing and registering your business name is a key step to legally operating your business and potentially obtaining financial aid from the government.</div>
<div class='blurb'>Choosing and registering your business name is a key step to legally operating your business and potentially obtaining financial aid from the government.</div>


|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Obtain Business Licenses & Permits]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Obtain Business Licenses & Permits]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>To run your business legally, there are certain federal and state licenses and permits you will need to obtain. These resources will help you understand the requirements for your small business.</div>
<div class='blurb'>To run your business legally, there are certain federal and state licenses and permits you will need to obtain. These resources will help you understand the requirements for your small business.</div>


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|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Learn About Business Law & Regulations]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Learn About Business Law & Regulations]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>As a small business owner, you are subject to some of the laws and regulations that apply to large corporations. These resources can help you understand which requirements do apply to your business.</div>
<div class='blurb'>As a small business owner, you are subject to some of the laws and regulations that apply to large corporations. These resources can help you understand which requirements do apply to your business.</div>


|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Finance Your Business]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Finance Your Business]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>Improve your odds of business success by understanding your financing needs as well as the options that are available to help you start, manage and grow your business.</div>
<div class='blurb'>Improve your odds of business success by understanding your financing needs as well as the options that are available to help you start, manage and grow your business.</div>


|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Explore Loans, Grants & Funding]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Explore Loans, Grants & Funding]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>You have a variety of options when it comes to financing your small business. Explore your opportunities that range from traditional loans to grants and bonds.</div>
<div class='blurb'>You have a variety of options when it comes to financing your small business. Explore your opportunities that range from traditional loans to grants and bonds.</div>


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|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Filing & Paying Taxes]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Filing & Paying Taxes]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>Find out if your business needs to obtain a tax ID and what the benefits and requirements are.</div>
<div class='blurb'>Find out if your business needs to obtain a tax ID and what the benefits and requirements are.</div>


|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Choose Your Location & Equipment]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Choose Your Location & Equipment]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>These resources can help ensure your small business is compliant with leasing terms and zoning ordinances. It also provides information about buying or leasing equipment or buying government surplus.</div>
<div class='blurb'>These resources can help ensure your small business is compliant with leasing terms and zoning ordinances. It also provides information about buying or leasing equipment or buying government surplus.</div>


|<big><div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Hire & Retain Employees]]</div></big>
|<div class='lead' style='text-align:center'>[[Hire & Retain Employees]]</div>
<div class='blurb'>Ready to hire employees for your business? Learn about employment and labor laws to make sure your business is in compliance.</div>
<div class='blurb'>Ready to hire employees for your business? Learn about employment and labor laws to make sure your business is in compliance.</div>


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==Related subjects==
==Related subjects==
*[http://www.sba.gov/content/what-factors-are-considered-when-sba-evaluates-economic-disadvantage-individual What factors are considered when SBA evaluates the economic disadvantage of an individual?]
*[http://www.sba.gov/content/what-factors-are-considered-when-sba-evaluates-economic-disadvantage-individual What factors are considered when SBA evaluates the economic disadvantage of an individual?]
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*[http://www.sba.gov/content/employment-discrimination-and-harassment Employment Discrimination and Harassment]
*[http://www.sba.gov/content/employment-discrimination-and-harassment Employment Discrimination and Harassment]
*[http://www.sba.gov/content/starting-online-business Online Businesses]
*[http://www.sba.gov/content/starting-online-business Online Businesses]
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Source: US SBA
Source: US SBA

Latest revision as of 12:27, 15 December 2012

Starting a business is an exciting proposition, but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking. The resources in this section will help you learn about what it takes to start a business.
A business plan is an essential roadmap for business success. This living document generally projects 3-5 years ahead and outlines the route a company intends to take to grow revenues.
The business structure you choose will have legal and tax implications. Learn about the different types of business structures and find the one best suited for your business.
Choosing and registering your business name is a key step to legally operating your business and potentially obtaining financial aid from the government.
To run your business legally, there are certain federal and state licenses and permits you will need to obtain. These resources will help you understand the requirements for your small business.
As a small business owner, you are subject to some of the laws and regulations that apply to large corporations. These resources can help you understand which requirements do apply to your business.
Improve your odds of business success by understanding your financing needs as well as the options that are available to help you start, manage and grow your business.
You have a variety of options when it comes to financing your small business. Explore your opportunities that range from traditional loans to grants and bonds.
Find out if your business needs to obtain a tax ID and what the benefits and requirements are.
These resources can help ensure your small business is compliant with leasing terms and zoning ordinances. It also provides information about buying or leasing equipment or buying government surplus.
Ready to hire employees for your business? Learn about employment and labor laws to make sure your business is in compliance.

Related subjects


Source: US SBA