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Startup Basics |
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Starting a business can be an exciting venture
offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you
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Free
Small Business Startup Guide |
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Business Planning |
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Planning is one of the most important aspects
of starting a business. Proper planning is needed for success
in business and, for that matter, anything you do in life. |
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Financing |
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All businesses require some form of financing.
Learn about raising capital, borrowing money and managing the
financial operations of your business. |
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Marketing |
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Marketing is all about satisfying customer needs. Learn how to better understand customer needs and ways to satisfy those needs. |
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Employees |
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The employees of a business are its most
important asset. Learn how to find and manage your employees
successfully. |
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Taxes |
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Understanding tax requirements is a necessary
aspect of all businesses. Learn about payroll taxes, employee
identification numbers, Federal income taxes, and other required
taxes. |
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Legal Aspects |
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Following the conceptual stage of starting
a business, a prospective owner will move towards the actual
legal formation of the business. There is much that needs to
be known about forms of ownership, required licenses and business
law. |
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Special Interest |
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SBA offers many special programs and supports
many special interests. Within its mission to assist the development
and growth of small businesses, the SBA has a vast menu of focused
initiatives. |
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