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Business Start-UP
WAACCI can guide you and help you makesure you are ready to start your own business, understand market conditions and offers an 8 step plan for getting started.
1) Find a Mentor or Counselor
As you get started, take advantage of free training and counseling from WAACCI experienced business owners who’ve already walked in your shoes. Learn about
government-sponsored mentorship programs and resources.
2) How to Write a Business Plan
Get tips on how to organize your thoughts and develop a business plan that puts you on the road tosuccess
3) Establishing a Business
What type of business should youset-up and how should you structure it? Read about various business types, how to incorporate your business, purchase an existing business, and more.
4) Prepare Your Business Finances
How much does it cost to start a business? At what level of revenue will your business break even? Do you need a loan? This guide can help you build a picture of your business financing needs.
5) Explore Loans, Grants & Funding
This guide explores options for financing your small business. From loans to venture capital investments, find out what’s available and how to tap into these sources.
6) Understand Business Law &Regulations
A variety of laws and regulations govern how you manage employees, conduct business, and ensure a healthy work place. But the law can also protect your small business interests in areas such as intellectual property. This guide explains what you can do to comply and use the law to your advantage.
7) How to Market Your New Business
Get tips on how to build your marketing budget and develop a plan to grow your business.
8) Identify Local Resources That Can Help
1) Find a Mentor or Counselor
As you get started, take advantage of free training and counseling from WAACCI experienced business owners who’ve already walked in your shoes. Learn about
government-sponsored mentorship programs and resources.
2) How to Write a Business Plan
Get tips on how to organize your thoughts and develop a business plan that puts you on the road tosuccess
3) Establishing a Business
What type of business should youset-up and how should you structure it? Read about various business types, how to incorporate your business, purchase an existing business, and more.
4) Prepare Your Business Finances
How much does it cost to start a business? At what level of revenue will your business break even? Do you need a loan? This guide can help you build a picture of your business financing needs.
5) Explore Loans, Grants & Funding
This guide explores options for financing your small business. From loans to venture capital investments, find out what’s available and how to tap into these sources.
6) Understand Business Law &Regulations
A variety of laws and regulations govern how you manage employees, conduct business, and ensure a healthy work place. But the law can also protect your small business interests in areas such as intellectual property. This guide explains what you can do to comply and use the law to your advantage.
7) How to Market Your New Business
Get tips on how to build your marketing budget and develop a plan to grow your business.
8) Identify Local Resources That Can Help
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