Starting & Managing
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How to Start a Business
- Starting a Business
- How to Start a Business
- Write Your Business Plan
- Choose Your Business Structure
- Choose & Register Your Business
- Choose Your Business Location & Equipment
- Business Licenses & Permits
- Learn About Business Laws
- Business Financials
- Finance Your Business
- Filing & Paying Taxes
- Hire & Retain Employees
Starting a business is an exciting proposition, but it’s also an incredibly challenging undertaking. The resources in this section will help you learn about what it takes to start a business.
Business Data & Statistics
Get access to data and statistics on your competitors, industry and target customer groups.
Business Types
One of the first decisions you will make is the type of business you will open. Before making your decision, explore the opportunities that are available like a home-based or online business.
Find a Mentor or Counselor
When starting a business, advice from SBA partner organizations such as SCORE Mentors, Small Business Development Centers and Women’s Business Centers can help you avoid common pitfalls.
Starting a Business
- How to Start a Business
- Is Entrepreneurship For You?
- 20 Questions Before Starting
- 10 Steps to Starting a Business
- Understand Your Market
- Business Data & Statistics
- Business Types
- Startups & High Growth Businesses
- Home-Based Businesses
- Online Businesses
- Franchise Businesses
- Buying Existing Businesses
- Self Employed & Independent Contractors
- Women-Owned Businesses
- Veteran-Owned Businesses
- People with Disabilities
- Young Entrepreneurs
- Encore Entrepreneurs
- Minority-Owned Businesses
- Native Americans
- Find a Mentor or Counselor
- Write Your Business Plan
- Choose Your Business Structure
- Choose & Register Your Business
- Choose Your Business Location & Equipment
- Business Licenses & Permits
- Learn About Business Laws
- Business Financials
- Finance Your Business
- Filing & Paying Taxes
- Hire & Retain Employees