Grab Your Free How to Start a Business Checklist

Our How to Start a Business Checklist is written by the Business Attorneys at CorpNet and will guide you through the process of starting your new business. It includes everything from naming your business to writing a marketing plan. It contains all the information you need to position your new business for long-term, sustainable success, including: ​

• Naming Your Business
• Protecting Your Business
• Developing a Written Business Plan
• Obtaining Office, Retail, or Manufacturing Space
• Building Your Outside Team: Finding the Right Help
• Building Your Inside Team: Hiring Employees
• Education on Laws and Regulations Affecting Employers
• Obtaining Business Licenses and Permits
• Getting a Tax ID Number
• Buying Business Insurance
• Opening a Bank Account
• Arranging Financing
• Keeping Your Entity in Corporate Compliance
• Setting up a Proper Record-Keeping and Financial Management
• Preparing a Marketing Plan and Materials

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