How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide will help new or aspiring businesses find out where to begin and how to achieve success. The guide is divided into the following steps: Refine your idea Write a business plan Assess your finances Determine your legal business structure Register with the government and IRS Purchase an insurance policy Build your team […]

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This step-by-step guide will help new or aspiring businesses find out where to begin and how to achieve success. The guide is divided into the following steps:

  1. Refine your idea
  2. Write a business plan
  3. Assess your finances
  4. Determine your legal business structure
  5. Register with the government and IRS
  6. Purchase an insurance policy
  7. Build your team
  8. Choose your vendors
  9. Brand yourself and advertise
  10. Grow your business