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Planning your Business:
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Market research and competitive analysis
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Write your business plan
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Calculate your startup costs
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Explore Funding Options
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Fund your business
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Buy an existing business or franchise
Starting your Business:
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Pick your business location
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Choose a business structure
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Choose your business name
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Register your business
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Get federal and state tax ID numbers
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Apply for licenses and permits
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Open a business bank account
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Get business insurance
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Managing your Business:
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Manage your finances
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Hire and manage employees
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Pay taxes
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Stay legally compliant
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Buy assets and equipment
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Marketing and sales
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Prepare for emergencies
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Close or sell your business
Growing your Business:
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Get more funding
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Expand to new locations
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Merge and acquire businesses
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Become a federal contractor
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Export products
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Women-owned businesses
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Native American-owned businesses
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Veteran-owned businesses