How to Start a Business in 9 Steps
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? In this video, learn how to start a small business in nine clear steps, from refining your idea and choosing a business structure to registering your business, obtaining an Employer Identification Number (EIN), opening a business bank account, and exploring funding options. You will also learn about setting up payroll for your new business, staying compliant, building an online presence, and preparing to officially open your doors. Whether you are an entrepreneur, solopreneur, or small business owner planning your next move, this step-by-step overview provides a practical roadmap for getting a new business started.
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- 0:00 - How to Start a Business in 9 Steps
- 0:08 - Step 1: Refine Your Business Idea
- 0:15 - Step 2: Choose a Business Structure
- 0:23 - Step 3: Name Your Business
- 0:31 - Step 4: Register Your Business and Get an EIN
- 0:43 - Step 5: Open a Business Bank Account
- 0:51 - Step 6: Fund Your Business
- 1:00 - Step 7: Set Up Payroll and Stay Compliant
- 1:17 - Step 8: Build Your Online Presence
- 1:22 - Step 9: Open Your Business
- 1:30 - Explore the Full Step-by-Step Guide
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Steps 1 & 2: Refine your idea and pick your structure (LLC, corporation, sole prop)
0:01 Thinking about starting a business? It comes down to nine clear steps, so let’s get into them.
0:08 One, refine your idea. Know what you offer and who needs it.
0:15 Two. Pick your structure. LLC, corporation, sole prop. This shapes your taxes and your liability.
Step 3: Name your business
0:23 Three. Name your business. Make it clear, check the domain, and search the trademark database before you commit.
Step 4: Register and get your EIN
0:33 Four. Register and get your EIN. It’s your business tax ID, it’s free from the IRS, and you’ll need it to open a bank account, hire, and file.
Steps 5 & 6: Open a bank account and fund the business
0:45 And speaking of opening a bank account, that’s step five. You’ll want to do that early in the process.
0:51 Six. Fund the business. Savings, loans, grants, or crowdfunding. Even starting with no money is possible if you scale smart.
Step 7: Set up payroll and stay compliant
1:01 Seven. Set up payroll and stay compliant. This is where a lot of founder's stall — and where Paychex comes in — handling payroll, taxes, and compliance from day one.
Steps 8 & 9: Build your online presence and open your doors
1:14 Eight. Build your online presence. Logo, brand voice, website, business email.
1:22 And finally, open your doors.
1:26 And that’s the path. Ideas to open, in nine steps. Ready to launch with confidence? The full step-by-step guide is linked below. Now, go get those doors open.
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