How
To Establish A Business
When
starting a new business, there are many important
decisions to make and many rules and procedures
that must be addressed. While there is no single
source for all filing requirements, the following
steps have been developed to assist you in
starting your business.
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It
is helpful to begin with a business
plan. A business plan is a blueprint
of every aspect of your business.
Sales, Marketing, Advertising, Promotion and
Location are just some of the aspects of
creating a plan. Click on the
following link to the US
Small Business Administration to
find a tutorial on how to create a business
plan.
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If
you would like help deciding on a location
for your business, visit the Websites of
California's Regional
Chambers of Commerce.
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Choose
a business structure. Select a business
entity type from the following list for a
brief overview of the principal types of
legal business structures available in
California. A legal representative and
accountant should be consulted before making
a determination as to the type of business
entity to form.
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