How to Start Your Own Business
The number of tasks you need to complete and the information you need to track down before you begin a business can feel beyond overwhelming. To help you cross this hurdle, we’ve compiled the basic information you need to begin your own business. From marketing and hiring employees to legal concerns and financing, you’ve got access to the best that we have. You’ll be on your way to business ownership in no time!
Starting Out
- 3 Pointers for Choosing a Business Idea
- Part- or Full-Time Business: Evaluate Your Business Goals
- Determine if Your Idea Is Legal
- Make the Transition From Employee to Self-Employed
- Develop Your Idea With Pre-Launch Funding
Protecting Your New Business
- How to Find an Attorney
- Choosing Your Business Structure
- Does Your Start-Up Meet Legal Requirements?
- Quick Guide to Insurance
- How to Legally Establish Your Homebased Business
Finding Money
- A Breakdown of Key Financing Terms
- How to Borrow Money From Loved Ones Without Causing Rifts
- Rules for Safely Using Credit Cards for Start-Up Cash
- 19 Ways to Raise Money for Your Business
Finding a Location
Marketing & Sales
- 8 Ways to Make Your Start-Up Message Contagious
- 21 Ways to Bring In the Business
- 25 Super Sales Secrets
- Surviving Seasonal Sales Slumps
- Making the Most of a Grand Opening
Managing Finances
- Working With Your Banker
- Hiring an Accountant
- Understanding Your Financials
- 5 Common Budgeting Mistakes
- Crunching the Cash Crunch
- Calculating Your Break-Even Point
Hiring Employees
- The Pros & Cons of Outsourcing
- Checking References
- Interviewing Applicants
- Hiring Telecommuters
- In-Depth Hiring How-to
*source from http://www.entrepreneur.com/howto/startyourbiz/
