How To Launch A Small Business In 30 Days
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1. Conduct Market Research
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Find out if there is a market for your business and determine your unique selling proposition.
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2. Write A Business Plan
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Collaborate with a consultant or Small Business Administration resourse partner like SCORE to craft a business plan.
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3. Partner With Professionals
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Hire an accountant and attorney
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4. Prep The (Paperless) Paperwork GO ONLINE TO:
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1. Get your certificate of organization, employer ID number (EIN) and tax ID
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2. Set up a business bank account
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3. Acquire my permits
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5. Choose A Location
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Consider wheather your business is best suited to a commercial space, co-working facility or home office using cloud services
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6. Get IT In Order
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Determine needs for computers, internet access, mobile devices, cloud storage, customer relationship management tools and security.
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7. Create Your Brand
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Work with a professional to develop a name and logo. Assess your competition: What makes your business stand out?
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8. Build A Digital Presence
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Hire a technology service to develop a secure website, create social media accounts and ensure customers can find you through search
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9. Set Up Online Sales
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Use a cloud based e-commerce platform for a seamless shopping experience
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10. Craft A Marketing Plan
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Combine digital marketing efforts to such as social media and Google AdWords with offline options, such as newspaper and direct mail.
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11. Take A Deep Breath
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Brace yourself, open those doors - virtual or real - and get ready for an adventure.
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12. 59%
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of very small businesses (those with fewer than five workers) don\'t have a website\'
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13. 78%
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of U.S. small businesses will be fully adapted to cloud computing by 2020
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14. 83%
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of startups believe cloud technology gives them access to tools and technologies they couldn\'t otherwise afford
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