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What Do You Need To Start A Business?

By Maria Bashi
Jul 26, 2017
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If you want to be your own boss and start your own company, then you might be sketching out some different ideas that could be profitable and enjoyable for you. However, do you know what it takes to get a business off the ground? While things like ingenuity and a catchy slogan are worthy components, let’s take an overview of the items to start a business so that you can be up and running and on to the creative stuff in no time.

Do Research

What kind of industry are you getting into? Whatever it is, you should do as much research as you can beforehand so that you can plot your course much easier. Don’t assume that your company will succeed as most of them don’t. Instead, look at your competition and see what you will have to offer that they won’t. Business intelligence software is just one useful tool in determining the aforementioned steps in research and can ultimately help give you a leg up on the competition.

Pick an Entity Type

You can become a sole proprietorship, partnership, an LLC, or a corporation. Each one has its benefits and downsides, so choose wisely. It’s imperative that you know what kind of business entity you will be as it can help dictate the next steps you take.

Filing for a Business

If you want to get financing for your company, then you want to submit all of your paperwork so that you are registered and good to go before any money comes in. This will show potential investors (or banks) that you are serious about starting your company and that you can pull the trigger immediately.

Another thing to consider is filing an EIN form. This is necessary if you plan on hiring employees, but you will probably want to wait until after you get your company going.

Get Financing

This may or may not be a necessary step, depending on the business you start. You can seek out bank loans, grants, or try to find investors to buy into your idea. Overall, be sure to have a comprehensive business plan so that they can see how you are going to succeed.

 

In the end, what you need to start a business is a great idea, some perseverance, and a clear cut plan of attack. The more organized you are, the better your chances of success.

 

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