Business
If you are thinking of starting a business, this is the place to be. We have resources to help you go from idea to opening your business. The first button for micro-businesses gives some links to information about running a business. The second button helps you to evaluate your business idea - to determine whether it is a go or no-go. If it's a go - we have a button to help you choose the best location for your business.
When you're ready to start, the Starting your Business button has tools to choose an entity and all the forms to create that business entity. Don't start without a business plan. We have links to help you, as well as links for free one-on-one help. Finally, we have other resources that will help you avoid common business problems.
- Business Entity Wizard
- Business License and other Local Requirements
- How to select a business name
- A look at business risk
- Visit our Funding Page
- How to start a business on a reservation
- Sole Proprieter
- Limited Liability
- Corporation
- Partnership
- Non-Profit
- Independent Contractor
- Form your Business Out-of-state?
- One-on-one help: Small Business Development Center
- Business mentors from SCORE
- Online course: My Own Business (14 sessions)
- Ten Fatal Business Plan assumptions to avoid
- What can you do to become more entrepreneurial
- Strategic Planning and Execution webinar
- SBA Franchise Directory
- Consumer Guide to Buying a Franchise
- IRS Virtual Small Business Tax Workshop
- “How Thinking Like an Investor Is the Secret to Launching a Business” from Entrepreneur.com
- How Much Time Should You Devote to Starting Your Business?
- How to Start a Franchise: The Ultimate Guide
- SCU's Free Online Business Courses
- Government Contract Opportunities
- Goals & Plans for Every Startup Founder