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What’s standing between you and the start of your new business? Zillions of tasks, including registering your business in your state, deciding on an operating structure, and finding the right location. In your Owner Actions portal, you’ll find a step-by-step guide that’s tailored to your business and articles and resources that will simplify the startup process.
What can Owner Actions help you take on?
Finding your great idea.
Businesses are built on ideas. Those that stand the test of time evolve from a clear concept to a developed plan with clear, purposeful objectives.
Do you know what you're going to offer? Have you thought about how you'll bring your idea to market? What about defining who you want to serve? Those points, and more, are essential for your success. Let us help you work through them.
Organizing your business.
Have you given thought to whether you should set up a sole proprietorship, a limited liability corporation, a C-corp, or an S-corp? Each has advantages—and disadvantages—that you should consider carefully before making your selection.
Worried about making the wrong choice? We can help you through your assessment. Check out our guide to choosing a business structure and gain the confidence you need to press forward.
Setting up financing.
Startup costs can be high, but self-funding your dream isn't your only option. In fact, there are many ways to raise the capital you need to secure a site, buy equipment, purchase inventory, and hire the employees you need for Day 1 of operations.
Interested in learning more? Our Go-to Guide to Raising Capital for Your Startup has you covered.
"Some cities require business owners to complete 60 or more steps to set up shop. These don't include steps for hiring, setting up accounting systems, creating processes, or securing a location. Our free action plans help owners stay organized as they work through the tasks on their plates."
Mark Fleming
Co-founder and CEO of Owner Actions
Articles that drive action
Small Business Financing 101: Small Business Grants
Too many people tell small business owners that they can't attain grants. But the truth is that there are quite …
How to Set Up Social Media for Small Businesses
Whether you’re a local shop or an e-commerce store, establishing your business’s social media presence is vital. Now, it’s more …
Cover Your Small Business Construction or Renovation Costs
It can be expensive to start a small business, especially one that requires a high-traffic physical location. Many business owners …
Small Business Financing 101: How to Save on the Equipment You Need to Start or Grow Your Small Business
When you’re starting or growing your business, you need to navigate every expense carefully to stretch your dollars. And, for …
Small Business Financing 101: Portfolio Loans
Portfolio loans are one of many options you can pursue to raise cash for your small business. Sometimes called a …
The Pitch: Keys to Winning Over Investors and Others
Most small businesses rely on outside sources of funding, especially when they’re starting up or ramping up to expand their …
How to Hold Your First Board Meeting
One of the first things you’ll need to do after incorporating your business is arrange your first board meeting. This …
How to Elect Your Business’s Board of Directors
Is your business a public company? If so, it will need a board of directors that represents its shareholders’ interests. …
Small Business Basics: How to Register Your Business with State and Local Governments
After selecting your business’s name and choosing its structure, you may need to register your business with your state and …
