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- 10 steps to start your business | U. S. Small Business Administration
You’ll use it to convince people that working with you — or investing in your company — is a smart choice Learn more about writing your business plan; Whether you’re setting up a brick-and-mortar business or launching an online store, the choices you make could affect your taxes, legal requirements, and revenue
- Register your business | U. S. Small Business Administration
The articles of incorporation — or a certificate of incorporation — is a comprehensive legal document that lays out the basic outline of your business It's required by every state when you incorporate The most common information included is the company name, business purpose, number of shares offered, value of shares, directors, and officers
- Choose a business structure | U. S. Small Business Administration
Limited liability company (LLC) One or more people: Owners are not personally liable: Self-employment tax Personal tax or corporate tax Corporation - C corp: One or more people: Owners are not personally liable: Corporate tax: Corporation - S corp: 100 people or fewer; certain trusts and estates; no partnerships, corporations, or non-resident
- Launch your business | U. S. Small Business Administration
Set up your IDs to allow your small business to pay state and federal taxes Get your tax IDs Apply for licenses and permits These depend on laws, location, and activities, and vary at the state and federal level Explore your business needs Open a business bank account Stay compliant and protected once your business is ready to accept or
- Open a business bank account | U. S. Small Business Administration
Business banking usually comes with the option for a line of credit for the company This can be used in the event of an emergency, or if your business needs new equipment Purchasing power Credit card accounts can help your business make large startup purchases and help establish a credit history for your business
- Hire and manage employees | U. S. Small Business Administration
Before finding the right person for the job, you’ll need to create a plan for paying employees Follow these steps to set up payroll: Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Find out whether you need state or local tax IDs; Decide if you want an independent contractor or an employee; Ensure new employees return a completed W-4 form
- SBA account login and registration portals | U. S. Small Business . . .
For other SBA loans, you can continue to set up and manage online payments at Pay gov Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) direct forgiveness application portal For Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers whose lender is participating in direct forgiveness , you can use the direct forgiveness application portal
- Accounting for Small Businesses: WaveApp 101 | U. S. Small Business . . .
In this part of our Accounting series, join The Catalyst's Operations Manager and CPA, Sandy Edwards, as she goes through the basics of WaveApps This online accounting platform offers its basic service for free, with the ability to add payments and payroll features Ms Edwards will help highlight how to set up company books, how to enter expenses and payments, and how to set up products and
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