Failure to become properly licensed can have a variety of consequences, so it is imperative that all small business owners learn the regulations in their location so that they can meet every requirement.
Which business licenses you need will depend on your location as well as the type of business that you own. Because there is such a variety of requirements from location to location, it is impossible to provide a list that would apply to every business owner.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/business-licenses
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Showing posts with label Ownership. Show all posts
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
5 Lifelines for Your Startup - Funding Your Business
By Amy Reinink
These organizations can help you find direction and funding.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/startupbasics/article202326.html
These organizations can help you find direction and funding.
http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/startupbasics/article202326.html
Monday, April 26, 2010
10 Things to Be Clear About Starting a Company
By Bernard Lunn, ReadWriteWeb
Published: May 7, 2009
Read his list and insights here
http://www.nytimes.com/external/readwriteweb/2009/05/07/07readwriteweb-10-things-to-be-clear-about-before-you-star-12208.html
Published: May 7, 2009
Read his list and insights here
http://www.nytimes.com/external/readwriteweb/2009/05/07/07readwriteweb-10-things-to-be-clear-about-before-you-star-12208.html
Sunday, March 28, 2010
How to Start a Business After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
By eHow Contributing Writer
Starting a business after filing bankruptcy is not easy, but it can be done. It will take a bit more effort to re-establish your credit and to obtain a loan if you need one. It is important that you are willing to do the necessary steps that are required to start over again.
Read article here
http://www.ehow.com/how_5842621_start-business-after-chapter-bankruptcy.html
Starting a business after filing bankruptcy is not easy, but it can be done. It will take a bit more effort to re-establish your credit and to obtain a loan if you need one. It is important that you are willing to do the necessary steps that are required to start over again.
Read article here
http://www.ehow.com/how_5842621_start-business-after-chapter-bankruptcy.html
Saturday, September 26, 2009
The 3 Most Critical Factors to Making Your Home Based Business Successful
[Scroll down - below Adsense article]
by Rolf Joho
Home Based Businesses are great and are mostly very lucrative but without the proper knowledge and the correct tools you can waste an incredible amount of time which undermines the original idea to earn a living and spend more time with your family. I wrote this articleto provide people like you and I a business model to follow in a home based business, in the right path, and to save you wasted time and money.
Read blog post here
http://www.tweetmyblog.com/bpredir.php?r=12358&bp=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstadsense.com%2Fadsense%2F2009%2F09%2F12%2Fthe-3-most-critical-factors-to-making-you-home-based-business-successful%2F
by Rolf Joho
Home Based Businesses are great and are mostly very lucrative but without the proper knowledge and the correct tools you can waste an incredible amount of time which undermines the original idea to earn a living and spend more time with your family. I wrote this articleto provide people like you and I a business model to follow in a home based business, in the right path, and to save you wasted time and money.
Read blog post here
http://www.tweetmyblog.com/bpredir.php?r=12358&bp=http%3A%2F%2Ffirstadsense.com%2Fadsense%2F2009%2F09%2F12%2Fthe-3-most-critical-factors-to-making-you-home-based-business-successful%2F
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
How To Survive The Entrepreneur’s Dark Days
Compiled by Mike Michalowicz,
Author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
110 Ideas - You are not alone. Every entrepreneur has dark days. I mean days of complete despair. I asked the TPE community to share their “dark day” experiences, and how they navigated through them:
Read blog post here
http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/how-to-survive-the-entrepreneurs-dark-days
Author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
110 Ideas - You are not alone. Every entrepreneur has dark days. I mean days of complete despair. I asked the TPE community to share their “dark day” experiences, and how they navigated through them:
Read blog post here
http://www.toiletpaperentrepreneur.com/blog/how-to-survive-the-entrepreneurs-dark-days
Monday, July 13, 2009
6 Reasons to Stick with Your Startup....
This post is part of our ReadWriteStart channel, which is dedicated to profiling startups and entrepreneurs. The channel is sponsored by Microsoft BizSpark.
....Survival Stories from the Trenches
by Jolie O'Dell
Starting a new tech company is a labor of love. Particularly in the beginning, when funds are low, expectations are high, and the product is still a twinkle in the developer's eye, stressful situations under external pressures can lead to pull-the-plug moments.
Read article here
http://www.readwriteweb.com/readwritestart/2009/07/reasons-to-stick-with-your-sta.php
....Survival Stories from the Trenches
by Jolie O'Dell
Starting a new tech company is a labor of love. Particularly in the beginning, when funds are low, expectations are high, and the product is still a twinkle in the developer's eye, stressful situations under external pressures can lead to pull-the-plug moments.
Read article here
http://www.readwriteweb.com/readwritestart/2009/07/reasons-to-stick-with-your-sta.php
Monday, July 6, 2009
Guide to Resources for Starting a Business
by By Daniel Kehrer (Work.com staff)
Want to start a business? Free and low-cost help for starting a business is available online.
Taking your first steps to start a business can be daunting, but take heart. Many excellent websites and organizations offer help to anyone starting a business. And while starting a business requires an investment on your part, the information you need for starting a small business is generally free.
Continue reading this guide here
http://www.work.com/resources-for-starting-a-business-817
Want to start a business? Free and low-cost help for starting a business is available online.
Taking your first steps to start a business can be daunting, but take heart. Many excellent websites and organizations offer help to anyone starting a business. And while starting a business requires an investment on your part, the information you need for starting a small business is generally free.
Continue reading this guide here
http://www.work.com/resources-for-starting-a-business-817
Thursday, July 2, 2009
5 Tips Building, Funding, Starting, Running a Business
I have combined the following 5 Tips into one blog post to make it easier to follow. Success to you, Patricia
Tip #1: Find a Recession Proof Business Opportunity
....In this article, we will discuss some recession proof products and service ideas. These are great ideas to consider if you are thinking about starting a business during nationally tough financial times.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/recession-proof-business
Tip #2: Create a Strong Foundation for Your Small Business
We took a look at some of the specific dangers that potential entrepreneurs need to look out for when they are thinking of starting a business during bust times. In this article, we will take a look at building a firm foundation for your business during the current recession.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/business-foundation
Tip #3: Business Planning Pitfalls to Avoid in a Recession
Recessions mean less money floating around and that means less employment opportunities, less money to enjoy life, and so on. However, did you know that recessions can be an ideal time to start your own business? Through desperation or opportunity, many of today’s most successful businesses were start during a recession.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/planning-pitfalls
Tip #4: Get Aggressive About Raising Money
...Even if you pass the stringent credit and background checks, have a sound business plan, and can make a convincing presentation odds are you still won’t get those business startup funds for a couple of months - when it will then be approved at a high interest rate.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/raising-money
Tip #5: Make Your Business Reliable and Flexible
There’s no better time to start looking at different ways to do business and shed a lot of the business waste that can happen in “fat” times...In this fifth and final article, we will take a look at two important ingredients that will help your business startup grow, even in a recession.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/reliable-flexible-business
Tip #1: Find a Recession Proof Business Opportunity
....In this article, we will discuss some recession proof products and service ideas. These are great ideas to consider if you are thinking about starting a business during nationally tough financial times.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/recession-proof-business
Tip #2: Create a Strong Foundation for Your Small Business
We took a look at some of the specific dangers that potential entrepreneurs need to look out for when they are thinking of starting a business during bust times. In this article, we will take a look at building a firm foundation for your business during the current recession.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/business-foundation
Tip #3: Business Planning Pitfalls to Avoid in a Recession
Recessions mean less money floating around and that means less employment opportunities, less money to enjoy life, and so on. However, did you know that recessions can be an ideal time to start your own business? Through desperation or opportunity, many of today’s most successful businesses were start during a recession.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/planning-pitfalls
Tip #4: Get Aggressive About Raising Money
...Even if you pass the stringent credit and background checks, have a sound business plan, and can make a convincing presentation odds are you still won’t get those business startup funds for a couple of months - when it will then be approved at a high interest rate.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/raising-money
Tip #5: Make Your Business Reliable and Flexible
There’s no better time to start looking at different ways to do business and shed a lot of the business waste that can happen in “fat” times...In this fifth and final article, we will take a look at two important ingredients that will help your business startup grow, even in a recession.
Continue reading article here
http://www.morebusiness.com/reliable-flexible-business
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Business Plan Basics
by Palo Alto Software, Inc.
Make sure that your plan is clear, focused and realistic. Then show them that you have the tools, talent and team to make it happen. Your business plan is like your calling card, it will get you in the door where you'll have to convince investors and loan officers that you can put your plan into action.
Continue reading article here
http://www.businessknowhow.com/Startup/businessplanning.htm
Make sure that your plan is clear, focused and realistic. Then show them that you have the tools, talent and team to make it happen. Your business plan is like your calling card, it will get you in the door where you'll have to convince investors and loan officers that you can put your plan into action.
Continue reading article here
http://www.businessknowhow.com/Startup/businessplanning.htm
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Top 10 Places to Find Free Startup Help
By Geoff Williams
Looking for help getting your startup off the ground? Great advice doesn't have to cost you. Here's where to find it free. The word feels like a fantasy, or maybe a sick joke. After all, you can't make a move without spending money. Walk 10 feet, and you're 10 steps closer to buying new shoes.
Continue reading article here
http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=587469&confid=1022
Looking for help getting your startup off the ground? Great advice doesn't have to cost you. Here's where to find it free. The word feels like a fantasy, or maybe a sick joke. After all, you can't make a move without spending money. Walk 10 feet, and you're 10 steps closer to buying new shoes.
Continue reading article here
http://www.ryze.com/posttopic.php?topicid=587469&confid=1022
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Choosing the right Work at Home Business
by BlondiePosts
Some would consider working from home as a dream job. After all, you can work when you want, take off when you want, work as much or little as you want, stay home with the kids, never get dressed... Before quitting your job however, there are some decisions to be made and many things to take into consideration about working from home.
Continue reading article here
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/154614/choosing_the_right_work_at_home_business.html?cat=31
Some would consider working from home as a dream job. After all, you can work when you want, take off when you want, work as much or little as you want, stay home with the kids, never get dressed... Before quitting your job however, there are some decisions to be made and many things to take into consideration about working from home.
Continue reading article here
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/154614/choosing_the_right_work_at_home_business.html?cat=31
Legal Entities Glossary
Presented by Career Guide 101
A listing of various titles for businesses when acquiring to become a viable business, company entity...
http://careerguide101.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125&Itemid=97
A listing of various titles for businesses when acquiring to become a viable business, company entity...
http://careerguide101.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125&Itemid=97
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Financial Aid, Grant Resources, Gov't Benefits
Starting a business comes with a pricetag, that some feel maybe unattainable... There are plenty of organizations and agencies out there willing to help you become successful in your quest for entreprenuership - first step is to know where to look!
Before entering into any sort of agreement or contract, giving out your information, be prepared - have a business plan ready (even if a rough draft outline of potential ideas, etc) to present when formally meeting.
To help get you started, here are some sites that I have found. BE SURE to check them out thoroughly (use the links I have posted under my Scams blog) before diving into any sort of business agreement's. To your success, Patricia
RESOURCES:
First Gov -
Site index, has a listing of all sorts of benefits, grants, proposals on a variety of topics.
http://firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml#b
Free Government Grants -
A blog listing several places to find assistance
http://free-government-grants.blogspot.com
Free Grants For Women (March 09) -
Wemomz site, is offering a $500 grant for women in business. You can find furthe details thru link.
http://www.webmomz.com/resources-free-business-grants.shtml
Grants Gov -
Allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.
http://www.grants.gov
SBA (Small Bus Ass) -
United States Small Business Administration covers everything re to running, owning or wanting to run or own a business. This site also offers training, resources, news and much more!
http://www.sba.gov
S.C.O.R.E. (Counselors/Retired Entrepreneurs)
"Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
http://www.score.org/cgi/search.cgi?keys=Grants
Before entering into any sort of agreement or contract, giving out your information, be prepared - have a business plan ready (even if a rough draft outline of potential ideas, etc) to present when formally meeting.
To help get you started, here are some sites that I have found. BE SURE to check them out thoroughly (use the links I have posted under my Scams blog) before diving into any sort of business agreement's. To your success, Patricia
RESOURCES:
First Gov -
Site index, has a listing of all sorts of benefits, grants, proposals on a variety of topics.
http://firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml#b
Free Government Grants -
A blog listing several places to find assistance
http://free-government-grants.blogspot.com
Free Grants For Women (March 09) -
Wemomz site, is offering a $500 grant for women in business. You can find furthe details thru link.
http://www.webmomz.com/resources-free-business-grants.shtml
Grants Gov -
Allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies.
http://www.grants.gov
SBA (Small Bus Ass) -
United States Small Business Administration covers everything re to running, owning or wanting to run or own a business. This site also offers training, resources, news and much more!
http://www.sba.gov
S.C.O.R.E. (Counselors/Retired Entrepreneurs)
"Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
http://www.score.org/cgi/search.cgi?keys=Grants
Friday, June 5, 2009
The Many Hats of Business: Can You Wear Them All?
by Barbara Brabec
If you are like most home-business owners, you'll end up doing all the work for awhile, so you may chuckle a bit when you get to the production plan. Still, it's important for you to figure out, in advance, exactly how you are going to get everything done in the time available to you. Stop and think about all the business hats you may have to wear for awhile, and be realistic about your ability to do all the work that may be involved...
Continue reading article here
http://www.businessknowhow.com/startup/manyhats.htm
If you are like most home-business owners, you'll end up doing all the work for awhile, so you may chuckle a bit when you get to the production plan. Still, it's important for you to figure out, in advance, exactly how you are going to get everything done in the time available to you. Stop and think about all the business hats you may have to wear for awhile, and be realistic about your ability to do all the work that may be involved...
Continue reading article here
http://www.businessknowhow.com/startup/manyhats.htm
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Turning Startup Dreams Into Reality
by Debbie Allen
Making the transition from running the family business to owning your own business seems like it should be easy enough. But this entrepreneur found out that full-fledged business ownership had a few more lessons in store for her.
Continue reading this very informative article http://www.businessknowhow.com/startup/change.htm
Making the transition from running the family business to owning your own business seems like it should be easy enough. But this entrepreneur found out that full-fledged business ownership had a few more lessons in store for her.
Continue reading this very informative article http://www.businessknowhow.com/startup/change.htm
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