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E S S E N T I A L L A U N C H T I P S F O R N E W B U S I N E S S E S
CREATE A WINNING BUSINESS PLAN:
Starting a small business or startup can seem like a
daunting task that leaves you wondering where to
start. The best place to begin is by creating an
executive summary which is essentially your
business’s calling card. Here are some items to think
about when outlining your business plan:
Start with a company overview clearly
outlining: your mission statement, a summary
of the company’s legal structure and ownership,
company history, and location.
Your company’s products & services: Explain
the core of what you are trying to achieve and
detail the problem you are solving, how you are
going to solve it, your competition and your
edge. Be sure to include the technologies you
are using, intellectual property that you own,
and what you plan to build.
Marketing & Sales Plan: What strategies are
you using to reach your target market, promote
your offerings, and generate sales and revenue.
Milestones, Metrics, and Management: Be
sure to include relevant team bios and why your
management personnel are the right people for
their jobs. Investors very often invest in people
more than products.
Finance: How much capital does your business
need to get started or to grow? Where it will be
spent?
E X P E R T L E G A L A N A L Y S I S
PROTECT YOUR INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY EARLY:
Now that your business plan and company
formation is complete, it is vital that you
immediately protect your intellectual property. By
making this step a priority, you avoid common
obstacles like realizing late in the game that another
company is using a variant of your name and now
wants to sue you.
Here are some things to think about:
Depending on your products or services, what
kind of intellectual property do you need to
protect? This affects whether you need to
register for a trademark, copyright, or patent.
Most entrepreneurs forgo obtaining an attorney at
the beginning stages of their business journey due
to thinking they do not need one yet. It is never too
early to register your trademark and protect your
intellectual property.
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FORMING YOUR COMPANY:
With your business plan in hand, what was once an
idea is now in action. The next step is choosing the
structure of your company, which allows you to
protect your personal assets from your business.
You'll need to decide which form of entity is the
right choice for you. The most common two types
of entities are:
LLC: ��A business entity which is legally separate
from it's owners, allowing business owners more
flexibility when managing their company. An
LLC is often the best choice for new business
owners but is a little more costly than a
corporation��(see below).
(Cost approx. $850.00-$1,250.00).
S-corp: An S-Corp is a regular corporation that
instead offers small business owners more tax
benefits but has stricter guidelines than an LLC.��
S-corps usually cost less than an LLC and are
often preferred by the more budget conscious.
(Cost approx. $400.00-$600.00).
Other types include: Partnership, LP, LLP, C-Corp,
Sole-Proprietorship.
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