The Business Start-Up PlayBook: Why You Should Register Your Business and How to Get It Done

"I want to start a business but don't know where to begin," is by far the most common statement I hear when chatting with aspiring entrepreneurs. The fact is you don't know what you don't know. A little nudge to go left, right, or forward would be helpful.This is where The Business StartUp PlayBook comes in. This tool is designed with you in mind and filled with navigational guidance I wish I had available when I launched my first business in 2016. It is important for me to not only provide information about what needs to be done but also where to go and how to get it done.At the completion of your reading, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the following topics:The five most common Business Structures and their pros and consIRS, State, and Local Business Registration RequirementsTrademarking BasicsBusiness InsuranceSurety BondsBusiness BankingBusiness Credit (DUNS & Bradstreet)Website Domain OwnershipThe PlayBook is an actionable document. I strongly encourage you to pause and follow the prompts to complete each step in the startup process. Waiting until you complete the entire document, then going back to the beginning to implement what you learned, may be overwhelming. If followed as prescribed, by the end of your reading, you will have a fully registered, licensed, and insured business.*Note: if you are purchasing the paperback version, all links referenced in the book can be found in the Resource Library sections of the document. Read more