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Startup Basics  - Small Business Development  Information

Starting a business can be an exciting venture offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you must understand the basics of Starting a Business.
 

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Small Business Startup Guide
Startup Topics
Are you ready?
Finding a Niche
Buying a Business
Buying a Franchise
Checklist for starting a business
FREE online Business Planning Course
Protecting Your Ideas
Product Basics
Startup Guide
Forms of Ownership



Business Planning

Planning Topics
Business Plan Basics
Writing the Plan
Using the Plan
FREE Online Business Planning Workshop



Planning is one of the most important aspects of starting a business. Proper planning is needed for success in business and, for that matter, anything you do in life.



Financing

All businesses require some form of financing. Learn about raising capital, borrowing money and managing the financial operations of your business.

Finance Topics
Financing Basics
Estimating Costs
Finding Capital
Personal vs. Business
Applying for a Loan
Small Business
Lenders
Specific Training
Understanding Financial Statements



Marketing

Marketing Topics
Marketing Basics
Marketing Research
Competitive Analysis
Marketing Plan
Ads and PR
Trade Shows
eMarketing
Signage
FREE Online Marketing Course

Marketing is all about satisfying customer needs. Learn how to better understand customer needs and ways to satisfy those needs.



Employees

The employees of a business are its most important asset. Learn how to find and manage your employees successfully.

Employment Topics
Finding Employees
Employees Taxes
Employment Law
Employee or Contractor
Employee Benefits
Specific Training





Taxes

Tax Topics
EIN
Payroll Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Self-Employment Tax
State Taxes
Local Taxes
Sales and Use Tax
Specific Training

Understanding tax requirements is a necessary aspect of all businesses. Learn about payroll taxes, employee identification numbers, Federal income taxes, and other required taxes.



Legal Aspects

Following the conceptual stage of starting a business, a prospective owner will move towards the actual legal formation of the business. There is much that needs to be known about forms of ownership, required licenses and business law.

Legal Topics
Forms of Ownership
Licenses and Permits
Business Laws






Special Interest

Special Interest Topics
Women Entrepreneurs
Veterans
Native Americans
Minorities
Young Entrepreneurs
International Trade



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