How to START a BUSINESS: Your Step-by-Step Guide
1. Develop a Business Plan
2. Identify Business Location
2. Identify Business Location
Choose from a selection of proven business plan templates to start your business off right.
2. Identify Business Location
2. Identify Business Location
2. Identify Business Location
Location is everything. Research the optimal location for your small business.
3. Register your Business
2. Identify Business Location
4. Request an EIN from the IRS
Register your business with the Secretary of State and learn your state's reporting process.
4. Request an EIN from the IRS
6. Create a Business Bank Account
4. Request an EIN from the IRS
Request an Employer Identification Number from the IRS and federally register your business.
5. Apply for Permits and Licenses
6. Create a Business Bank Account
6. Create a Business Bank Account
Your business may require permits and licenses from the state or federal government to operate.
6. Create a Business Bank Account
6. Create a Business Bank Account
6. Create a Business Bank Account
Accept payments and manage expenses with a small business bank account.
7. Get Accounting and HR Services
7. Get Accounting and HR Services
7. Get Accounting and HR Services
Manage expenses, payroll, hiring, taxes and more with accounting and HR services.
8. Create a Logo
7. Get Accounting and HR Services
7. Get Accounting and HR Services
Create a high quality and modern logo that will serve as your company's unique identity.
9. Purchase Domain and Hosting
7. Get Accounting and HR Services
9. Purchase Domain and Hosting
Purchase a memorable URL that fits your company's mission and set up email accounts.
10. Create a Website
11. Create Business Cards
9. Purchase Domain and Hosting
Build your professional looking website with proven and effective templates.
11. Create Business Cards
11. Create Business Cards
11. Create Business Cards
Spread the word with a modern business card that guarantees everyone remembers you.
12. Fund your Business
11. Create Business Cards
11. Create Business Cards
Secure enough money to fund your business and set yourself up for success and growth.
Do you need business services?
Telecommunications
Company Merchandise
Company Merchandise
Stay connected with broadband, conferencing software, productivity tools, and more.
Company Merchandise
Company Merchandise
Company Merchandise
Share your name with the world with high quality company hats, t-shirts, and more.
IT Solutions
Company Merchandise
Printing Services
Streamline and secure your data with VPN, cloud services, IOT solutions, and more.
Printing Services
Printing Services
Printing Services
Create high-impact brochures, posters, mailers, and more with high quality printing services.
Video Prodution
Printing Services
Shipping Services
Showcase your company and products with high-end video production and editing.
Shipping Services
Printing Services
Shipping Services
Save money when sending your important packages with reliable delivery services.
Website Heat Mapping
Business Credit Cards
Website Heat Mapping
Find out where customers are going on your website with heat mapping technology.
Mobile Point of Sale
Business Credit Cards
Website Heat Mapping
Receive payments easier from your customers with a modern mobile point of sale.
Business Credit Cards
Business Credit Cards
Business Credit Cards
Whether it's for you or your employees, earn rewards with every purchase for your company.