25 Steps to Starting a New Business

Yes, 25 steps sounds like a lot, but you aren't just starting a car. You are building a business and creating new opportunities for yourself, your clients and customers, and boosting your local economy. According to ZenBusiness, an online business can be launched inb 30 days, service businesses in 90 days, and retail stores, restaurants and clothing lines about a year from concept to launch. 
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Sound daunting? The US Chamber has your back. They've put together a checklist for launching a new business. For the full article contributed by Emily Heaslip, visit the US Chamber CO blog online.

1. Perform market research.
2. Test your concept.
3. Work on your pricing model.
4. Build a business plan.
5. Work on your sales pitch.
6. Find funding.
7. Choose a business structure.
8. Get the right licenses and permits. Check your state and local governments for specific requirements.
9. Open a business bank account.
10. Organize your bookkeeping and accounting.
11. Develop your supply chain.
12. Protect your intellectual property.
13. Decide where to sell.
14. Develop a brand.
15. Design product packaging.
16. Negotiate a lease.
17. Get the right insurance policies.
18. Build a website.
19. Register your business.
20. Get the right tools.
21. Prepare for order fulfillment.
22. Set up your social media channels.
23. Hire an employee.
24. Advertise your grand opening.
25. Prepare to launch.

​For more resources, visit the US Chamber's CO site online.