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New York Startup Basics - Small Business Development Information

New York Starting a business can be an exciting venture offering many rewards. However, you must be prepared and you must understand the basics of Starting a Business.

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New York Small Business Startup Guide
Startup Topics
Are you ready?
Finding a Niche
Buying a Business
Buying a Franchise
Checklist for starting a business
FREE online Business Planning Course
Protecting Your Ideas
Product Basics
Startup Guide
Forms of Ownership



Business Planning

Planning Topics
Business Plan Basics
Writing the Plan
Using the Plan
FREE Online Business Planning Workshop



Planning is one of the most important aspects of starting a business. Proper planning is needed for success in business and, for that matter, anything you do in life.



Financing

All New York businesses require some form of financing. Learn about raising capital, borrowing money and managing the financial operations of your business.

Finance Topics
Financing Basics
Estimating Costs
Finding Capital
Personal vs. Business
Applying for a Loan
Small Business
Lenders
Specific Training
Understanding Financial Statements



Marketing

Marketing Topics
Marketing Basics
Marketing Research
Competitive Analysis
Marketing Plan
Ads and PR
Trade Shows
eMarketing
Signage
FREE Online Marketing Course

Marketing is all about satisfying customer needs. Learn how to better understand customer needs and ways to satisfy those needs.



Employees

The employees of a business are its most important asset. Learn how to find and manage your employees successfully.

Employment Topics
Finding Employees
Employees Taxes
Employment Law
Employee or Contractor
Employee Benefits
Specific Training





Taxes

Tax Topics
EIN
Payroll Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Self-Employment Tax
State Taxes
Local Taxes
Sales and Use Tax
Specific Training

Understanding tax requirements is a necessary aspect of all businesses. Learn about payroll taxes, employee identification numbers, Federal income taxes, and other required taxes.



Legal Aspects

Following the conceptual stage of starting a business, a New York prospective owner will move towards the actual legal formation of the business. There is much that needs to be known about forms of ownership, required licenses and business law.

New York Legal Topics
Forms of Ownership
Licenses and Permits
Business Laws






Special Interest

Special Interest Topics
Women Entrepreneurs
Veterans
Native Americans
Minorities
Young Entrepreneurs
International Trade



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L.L.C Limited Liability Company Corporation

L.L.C Limited Liability Company Corporation: We obtain the official certificate and provide you with a legally required customized operating agreement that you will need to open a bank account. You will need a federal ID, the LLC certificate and the operating agreement to open an LLC bank account. An LLC will protect the business and the owner's personal assets as well as save on taxes.

DBA Doing Business As Fictitious Business Name

DBA Doing Business As Fictitious / Assumed Trade Business Name : We obtain the official DBA certificate, publish the filing in a legal newspaper, file a proof of publication. If you don't file an LLC or corporation, you will need to file a DBA to register the business name. You also need it to open a business bank account and use stationary such as letter heads and business cards with your business name.

Seller's Permit ( Sales, Resale, Reseller Tax ID) Permit.

State Sales ID/Wholesale License / Seller's Permit ( Sales, Resale, Reseller Tax ID) Permit.

We officially register you business to collect sales tax or buy or sell wholesale as well as retail. We obtain the official State Seller's Permit Certificate

Federal Tax ID EIN Employer Tax ID Number

Federal Tax ID EIN Employer Tax ID Number

We obtain an official EIN certificate from the federal government. All businesses need an EIN except sole owner's that are not independent contractors.

State Employer Tax ID Number Also Called a SEIN

State Employer Tax ID Number Also Called a SEIN

This is similar to a Federal EIN except that it is from the state and you need both if you are an employer. We obtain an official SEIN certificate from the State Government.

Incorporation. C Corporation, S, or NonProfit Corporation

Incorporation. C Corporation, S, or NonProfit Corporation

We obtain the official certificate and provide you with a legally required customized bylaws that you will need to open a bank account. You will need a federal ID, the corporation certificate and the bylaws to open an LLC bank account. An corporation will protect the owner's personal assets as well as save on taxes.

Business License also called a Home Occupation License.

Business License also called a Home Occupation License

Whether home, online, mobile, store or office, this is a general license that all business must obtain. It is a general business tax registration ( as opposed to income, sales, employment or use tax). If you are a home business, you may need a home occupation license and a business license or one or the other. It depends on your state.

Vendor's License, Peddler's License, Business Permit, Business Personal Property Tax.

Vendor's License, Peddler's License, Business Permit, Business Personal Property Tax

You may need one of these depending on your situation. You may need it in addition to a general business license or you may just need this one. Namely, a vendor's peddler's, business permit or business personal property tax registration.

Service Groups

Business formation occurs when you choose a business structure and file a certificate for it. For example, if you file an LLC, you structure is an LLC for tax purposes. If you file a DBA as a sole proprietor, you will be a sole owner proprietor.

After forming your business with an LLC, corporation or DBA certificate, we register your business for tax reasons such as sales tax ( seller's permit ) employment tax ( EIN, SEIN) and business tax ( EIN, business license )
In addition, to forming your business, and registering for tax, you may need a professional license e.g., contractor's license, a health permit, tobacco or transient vendor's license.
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