Score SE Wisconsin Business Startup Checklist Resources Step 1
Activity Prepare business plan
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Choose a business name
3
Select service providers (accountant, attorney, insurance, bank)
4
Determine business legal structure
5
Register business
6
Post incorporation legal formalities
7
Obtain federal tax identification number
Resources SBDC - Write Your Business Plan Score - business planning SBA - Write Your Business Plan SBA - Business Plan Template bPlans.com U.S. Census Bureau FedStats Wisconsin's Worknet Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee Cowan Business Model Canvas Strategyzer Business Model Canvas Canvanizer Business Model Canvas SBA - Choose Your Business Name Entrepreneur - How to Name a Business WDFI - Search Corporate Records USPTO - Search trademark database Ten top best website hosting Ask Score Mentor for references Score - Legal resources in WI SBA - How to Find an Accountant Entrepreneur - How to Hire an Attorney Forbes - What Start-ups Should Know About Hiring a Lawyer Milwaukee Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service (LRS): Marquette Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic SBA - Choose Your Business Structure SBDC - Choose the Correct Legal Structure Score - legal entities WDFI - Business Entity Descriptions SBA - Register With State Agencies SBDC - business entity registration WDFI - registration WI Dept of Revenue - business registration Khanna & Associates - Check List For Post Incorporation activities for LLC BizFilings - Legal Formalities SBA - Learn About Business Laws IRS - Employer ID Numbers SBA - Obtain Your Federal Business Tax ID
Score SE Wisconsin Business Startup Checklist Resources 8
Obtain business licenses and/or permits
9
Employment, sales & use tax
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SBA - Business Licenses & Permits SBDC - Business Regulations WI Dept of Safety and Professional Services WI Dept of Revenue - Sales and Use Tax Permits SBDC - Employment taxes WI Dept of Revenue - sales & use tax WI Dept of Revenue - employment tax
Open business bank account and establish line of credit Ask Score Mentor for references Business News Daily - Best Accounting Software Set up business accounting /bookkeeping for Small Business 2017 SBA - Accounting Standards for SBICs Obtain business insurance Score - Find the Right Insurance SBA - Insurance
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Check employee regulations
14
Determine business location
15
Finance your business
WI Guide to Insurance For Small Business Owners IRS - businesses with employees SBA - Hire & Retain Employees IRS - Independent Contractor or Employee? Score - HR Resources SBA - Choose Your Business Location & Equipment WI Ordinances & Codes City of Milwaukee - Zoning Applications and Procedures The Balance - Pros and Cons of Leasing vs. Buying Office Space SBA - Finance Your Business SBDA - Explore the Financial Feasibility Score - Financing business Score - Business Fundability Quiz