I have no idea where to start to get my small business up off the ground in New York State. Can anyone help me on what steps I need to take? Where should I go first? What forms do I need to fill out etc..
2006-08-08 12:42:52 · 8 answers · asked by Axel 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Check out the Small Business Administration Website.
http://www.sba.gov/
It should at least point you in the right direction.
You should also check out S.C.O.R.E. It's a free service. It's retired professionals who give free advice to business owners or prospective owners.
http://www.score.org/
2006-08-08 12:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by Say it like it is 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I posted links for you in the source box pertaining to starting a business in New York.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Start a Business in New York by Paul W. Barnard, Mark Warda
* How to Start a Business in New York by Entrepreneur Press
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-08-09 03:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting a small business takes a lot of courage. But, as they say, courage does not pay the bills. To be successful – to stay in business – you need more than courage. You need a combination of hard work, skill, perseverance, and lots of luck.
Some things you need to consider:
- "How can I support my family while I build up by business?"
- "What are my abilities?"
- "Is there a market for the product or service I have chosen?"
- "How long will it take this business to reach the financial goal I have?"
You may want to read the article "How to Start a New Business Successfully" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol51/launch... , which lists six steps to launch a new business successfully:
1. Provide a benefit.
2. Determine the fit with your market.
3. Right timing is everything
4. Be ready to support your business
5. Develop a blueprint for success (write your business plan)
6. Gather your resources
7. Market, market, market
There is so much to learn about starting a business that it is hard to put everything here. I suggest that you to check out the following websites and learn from their content:
Entrepreneur http://www.entrepreneur.com
Inc.com http://www.inc.com
SBA http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/...
PowerHomeBiz.com http://www.powerhomebiz.com
As for financing your business, here's a general guide on where to get finance your business "How to Raise Money to Start a Business" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol8/howtora...
I recommend that you read the following books:
- What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business : Real Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs
- Starting From Scratch: How To Start A Business When You Don't Have Money
- If You're Clueless About Starting Your Own Business and Want to Know More
- On the Move : How to Succeed and Survive As an Entrepreneur
- How to Make 1000 Mistakes in Business and Still Succeed
With regards to business ideas, the best business will depend on what you want, how you define to be interesting. A person may consider a pet sitting business to be the most exciting work in the world, while another person would rather watch TV than take care of dogs.
The key is to determine what your interests are, what you want to do, what is suitable for your lifestyle and your overall goals, and what can fit with your resources.
Dan Ramsey in his book "101 Best Home Businesses" has a chapter on how to find YOUR best home business. He suggests these 10 steps:
1. List 5 things you do best
2. List how others would benefit from what you do best
3. Find out how to give people what they want
4. Learn the value of your services to others
5. Find out who else offers similar services
6. Learn from the successes of others
7. Learn from the failures of others
8. Plan your own success
9. Make low cost mistakes
10. Enjoy what you do and how you do it
He then made suggestions on the best home businesses according to type. Here are a few of them:
Best Businesses Using Craft or Physical Skills
- antique restoration
- auto detail service
- carpet cleaning business
- errand/delivery service
- housecleaning business
Best Service Businesses
- bed and breakfast operator
- caregiver
- catering service
- senior day care center
- tutoring service
Best Professional Businesses
- desktop publisher
- magazine writer
- import/export service
- income tax preparation service
- event planner
Some other home business ideas:
Top 10 Home Businesses with Rapid Break-Even Time http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol33/breake...
10 Profitable “Go-Out" Home Businesses http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol31/goout....
Low Cost Startup Businesses http://www.entrepreneur.com/lowcostbusin...
2006-08-09 14:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what type of business you are trying to start, but here are some resources from the State of New York from http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=28
NY "Starting a Small Business" guide: http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=28&cat=201&content=main
information on licensing: http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=28&cat=248&content=main
applications for business licenses: http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=28&cat=29&content=main
Hopefully this will get you started. Good luck!
2006-08-08 12:50:24 · answer #4 · answered by Novice restauranteur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is you need a CPA to help you to set up your business properly for the state you are doing business in when you first start.
Read this: http://www.nysegov.com/citGuide.cfm?superCat=28&cat=201&content=main
2006-08-08 12:48:28 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-23 16:40:40 · answer #6 · answered by viney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.sba.gov and select New York. It'll tell you where to find local offices who will help start a business.
2006-08-08 12:47:08 · answer #7 · answered by zoomiesponge 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you read the book by Rober Kiyosaki
"RICH DAD POOR DAD"
and the series is very very good, and they are not expensive if you buy them from amazon.com.
I am sure you will learn a lot from that, and will get some idea for you goal
2006-08-08 12:48:07 · answer #8 · answered by yo~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋