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Helping Your Business Start, Grow and Succeed
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Friday, February 22, 2019 - 10:55am

Is 2019 the year that you take your bright idea and turn it into a small business or startup? Making the decision to start your own business can be intimidating – but with knowledge, passion, and a set plan, the sky’s the limit for your dreams. Consultants at SBDC's break down the process to provide expert knowledge to draft a business plan, determine a budget, establish a legal entity, offer tools for financial management, build an online presence, and test sales. Keep reading to pickup some essential first steps to get up and running.

A Simple 6-Step Process to Starting a Small Business by Matthew Toren

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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.