NEW BUSINESS OWNER PROCESS
NEW BUSINESS OWNER PROCESS
Are you ready to become an entrepreneur?
Knowing the steps to start a business is critical to a success business.
What are you passionate about? Starting a company is an intense process.
Chose your Business Name
Chose a name for your business that can serve all purposes.
Apply for your EIN
Apply for an EIN number. This is a free process.
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
Certificate of Formation
Your business requires a certificate of formation. The cost is approximately- $225
https://appext20.dos.ny.gov/ecorp_public/f?p=2201%3A17
Apply for your DUNS number
Apply for a DUNS number for your business. This is a free process.
https://www.dnb.com/duns-number/get-a-duns.html
Look up your NAICS & SIC
All businesses have an NAICS & SIC.
The NAICS & SIC is tied to the company description.
https://www.naics.com/search/
EXAMPLE:
NAICS
624410
Child Day Care Services Child day care centers
SIC
8351
Child Day Care Services
NOTE: TAKE NOTE OF THE CODES YOU WILL REQUIRE IT TO REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS ON SAM.GOV
Created your Business Logo
Creating a logo for your business can time consuming and personal.
Taking your time to chose the best logo to defined your business can and will take some time. There is no right or wrong way to go.
http://www.fiverr.com/s2/fa63eb164
Business Google Voice
Get a business telephone number Local and Toll Free-
There will be many calls flowing in. Acquiring a google voice business phone number is important. This will allow you to screen your calls.
https://voice.google.com/u/0/about
Register Business- 411
Register your business number with 411
This will cost you -$25 a month
www.listyourself.net
Create Business Website
Create a website
The website should be as simple as possible- 1 page website is recommended.
https://bit.ly/3k2bdkp
Create Business Email
Create a business email-
Your business email should be something professional yourname@yourdomain.com
https://bit.ly/3jShr5n
Business Bank Account
Open a Business Bank Account. Your business account can be opened after you acquire the following;
-EIN number
-Company formation certificate
https://accounts.chase.com/raf/share/1736641734
LINK TREE
Create a link tree account. This link tree will allow you to Link on Instagram all your websites, highlight key challenges, key products
https://linktr.ee/
Business to Yelp
Add your Business to Yelp. This will allow customers to rate your services and attract nee customers.
https://biz.yelp.com
Business to Bing
Add your Business to Bing.
Bing helps your business online search. Customers will be able to locate your company easier.
https://www.bingplaces.com/
Business Credit Builder Accounts
Credit Strong
https://www.creditstrong.com/business/
Divvy
https://getdivvy.com/lp/credit
Brex
http://www.brex.com/signup?rc=g877YAX&src=c
Freeze your Personal Credit
When starting your company, it’s important that you control if possible Freeze your Personal Credit.
Controlling your spending will assist you with your (credit score).
Motivator Business Credit Score
Monitoring your business credit is important. Grant approvals are also considered because of your business credits.
Maintain a proper balance sheet is important. NAV will provide you with updates on your business credit report
https://www.nav.com/
FUNDBOX START UP FUNDS
FUNDBOX will provide you with some start ups funds.
https://partner.fundbox.com/referral-program/?campaign_id=referral-program&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=referral-program&onb=loconly&utm_source=fundbox&referral_program_code=1LUNASTYLE51&RR_WCID=DCB2F7BF-A7BC-4BB6-A1B7-EA25F3D9CA6D&RR_WCID_TTL=396&REFERRALCODE=1LUNASTYLE51