Startup

Starting a business can be an exciting venture offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you must understand the basics.

• Startup Basics
• Are you ready?
  • Do You Have What It Takes?
  • Accessing Your Skills, Education, and Experience
  • Know Yourself
• Finding a Niche
• Buying a Business
  • Research
  • Purchasing Strategy
    • Business Structure
    • Determining Fair Market Value
    • Sales Agreement Checklist
  • Pre-Closing
• Buying a Franchise
  • Guide to Buying a Franchise
• Protecting Your Ideas
  • Trademarks
  • Copyright
  • Patents
  • Trade Secrets
  • Federal vs. State
  • Confidentiality Agreement (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
  • Non-Compete Covenants (Employees)
• Product Basics
• Customer Basics
• Work at Home
• Laws and Regulations
• Budgeting
• Insurance
• Accounting