Legal Requirements for a Small Business Ok, this form can be long and a little confusing, so we are going to do this together. This form has a two-part worksheet that you fill out and it will give you the information on what to research and make sure you have the right legal information for…
Business Tax Certificate Are you thinking about becoming your own boss and opening your own business? Well if you are then you will need to fill out an application and obtain your Business Tax Certificate within the City or Town of your County and State. All companies doing business are required to have a Business…
How to Write a Business Plan When starting a business everyone needs to have a business plan, it is essential to have a written business plan. It is also an important tool for established businesses. Viable businesses are dynamic, and they change and grow. The longer a company can stay profitable, the better it’s viability.…
Small Business Checklist Have you ever considered or wondered about what steps you have to take to start a new business? What about what you should do first? What’s next? Well here at socalinnovationstation.org we are here to show you a checklist of what you need for your business start-up. 1. Select a name and…
How to Calculate Start-Up Cost Calculating your Start-Up Cost When you are writing your business plan do you ever wonder how much money it will take to start your small business? What about calculating your start-up cost so you can attract investors, request and manage funding expenses that you need and estimate when you’ll turn…
Instructions on how to fill out an Application for EIN Number What is an EIN Number? The Employment Identification Number, also known as the Federal Employer Identification Number or the Federal Tax Identification Number, is a nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes…