Starting
your own business can be
exciting, yet
intimidating
at the same time. From
writing a business plan
to learning about license and
registration requirements. But
there is hope there
are resources available to help your
entrepreneurial dream become
a reality. Starting and managing a business takes motivation,
desire and talent.
It also takes research and
planning. Like a
chess
game, success in small
business starts with
decisive and correct opening
moves. And, although initial
mistakes are not fatal, it
takes skill, discipline
and hard work to regain
the advantage. During
the last 20 years, large numbers of people have chosen
to market their skills and talents from home. Recent
studies estimate that as many as 20 percent of new small
business enterprises are operated out of the home,
and this trend is growing. We
have selected the following
sources of information with
you in mind.
Small Business and Self-Employed
One-Stop Resource:
Great information for someone
starting out in business or already in business! Self-
Employed Assistance
Small
Business Administration:
A one-stop shop providing information on all aspects of starting a
business including writing a business plan, obtaining financing,
securing employees, traversing legal hurdles and developing a
marketing strategy, plus obtain a free Small Business Startup Guide. www.sba.gov/starting_business/index.html
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