Making Money with Donna

Set up a home office

Establish working hours

Complete Skills and Interests Inventory to determine what business is right for you

Complete goal setting exercise

Begin exploring business options and opportunities

Check state, county, and city zoning code restrictions

Discuss with neighbors if your business will involve any additional traffic, parking, noise, etc

Make final decision concerning which business to launch

Obtain necessary permits and licenses for operation

Determine legal structure: (Sole Proprietorship, Limited Liability Corporation, Partnership or Corporation)

Complete necessary paperwork (trade name certificate, partnership agreement or articles of incorporation, etc.)

Develop a business plan

Develop start-up and first-year operating budgets

Develop a marketing plan

Set up a filing system

Set up a record-keeping system

Open a business checking account

Meet with your insurance agent to determine if additional insurance is required

Register trademarks and logos

Begin marketing campaign