This web-based program is designed to provide 24/7, self-paced tools, resources, strategies, and insight into starting one’s own business. It is designed for people who want to explore a career change from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur.

 

The New Business Start Up program provides an attractive option for displaced workers into exploring entrepreneurial career options.

 

The Business Start Up Program Contents

An overview of starting up your own business  How to assess yourself and your business idea  Entrepreneurial tasks  How to write a business plan  How to finance your business  How to form a legal business structure  How to register your business name  How to apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)  How to determine license and permit requirements  E-Commerce exploration

Domain names  Web site design considerations and hosting  E-Commerce marketing  State resources  Trademarks and copyrights  Insurance considerations and needs  Resource center  Glossary of key financial terms  Worksheets  Business finance review