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What are the recommended steps for starting up my small business? |
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Talk with an experienced professional; Select an appropriate name; Select an appropriate Legal Form for the business; Register the company with the Secretary of State; Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number from the IRS; if a sub-chapter “S” corp., register it with the IRS; Obtain City and County Occupational Licenses; Obtain a State Sales and Use Tax Registration/Identification; Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Free Registration; Open a Bank Account for your business; and, Set up your Office either at home or elsewhere.
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