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CONTENTS
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BEFORE STARTING - Step 1
Who Am I ?
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Skill Inventory
Skill Match
Family
Goals
Passion
The Market
For product or service
Size & Accessibility
Competition
Budget
Cash - king of the startup
Before Starting Summary
Status summary before next step
THE DETAILS - Step 2
Define Project
Mission Statement
Company Name
Company name considerations
Business Structure review/decide
Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership
Limited Partnership
"LLC" Corporation
"C" Corporation
"S" Corporation
Web Site
Site for sales or informational purposes
Location
Home, Office, Retail, Manufacturing
Business Plan
Short form
Funding
Funding Sources
FINAL STEPS - Step 3
Test Market
Update Business Plan
Marketing Plan still on target
Financing still adequate
Refine Mission Statement
Line up Staff
Independent contractors vs. employees
Legal & Taxes
Business License(s)
Local/County/State
Insurance
Personal
Liability
Complete Funding
STARTUP
Implement Marketing, Promotion and Opening Plans
Publicity and advertising
Set up Bookkeeping and Accounting Procedures
Quickbooks or equivalent vs.
Accountant
Set up Web Site
Employ Staff
Train
Establish procedures
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