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Starting a Small Business: Easy, Simple, and Quick

Written by Kuza Biashara

Topic: Business Start-upPublished June 15, 2013
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Many people think starting a small business is taxing and tedious. It is for those who don’t know how to go on about it. If you know what to do and how, it is a walk in the park. People usually come up with great ideas for a business, but hesitate because the next step seems daunting.
You don’t need to worry so much. It is very simple as you long as you stay focused. Of course, you will face a few hurdles now and then but you can overcome them with ease. There is no need to panic and stay where you are just because you are scared.

Here are a few tips that will help you overcome a few hurdles and start a small business with ease:

Namer
You don’t have to spend restless days and nights wondering what the name of your company should be. Don’t wait to conjure the perfect name. The more you wait, the more you will delay creating your company and making money.

Think about it for a while and come up with a simple, unique, and personal name that defines you and your company. Get the ball rolling already!

EIN
EIN stands for Employee Identification Number. This is very important because it is the number with which your business will be identified.

It is not necessary to get one unless you have employees but why delay? It won’t cost you anything and it will only take you a few minutes. Get over with it soon so that you don’t have to worry about it later.

Trade Namer
This is important if you don’t plan on operating under your own name. This also won’t take a lot of time and you’ll get the approval very soon – mostly, right there.

Licenser
Oh yeah, you can’t start without a license. Go through the form carefully and fill it out deliberately. Even if it takes time, put in the effort to do it properly.

When you apply, they might ask you to submit an estimate of the annual gross receipts. Try estimating accurately but don’t break your head over it. Remember that this is just an estimate that you should provide.

Business Bank Accountr
Don’t ever mix your personal money and your business earnings. Keep them separate at all times. The best way to do so is to create a business bank account.

Use your EIN and your business account to get it and use this account ONLY for your business.

Lastly, check if there are any more permits that you need in your locality. Get through with them and you are done!

Entrepreneurial Learningr
Starting a small business is no daunting task. You just need to kick-start properly. You can do that by clearing all your documents and permit requirements, and then creating a business account. Once you do that, you are good to go!

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About the Author

Kuza” in Kiswahili means Grow and “Biashara” is Business.

As a small business moves through the various stages of its life cycle, it requires different support programs that are suited to its specific needs at that time. Kuza Biashara offers training, educational, and business support services which are critical to their success and enable them move from an informal sub-sector to a knowledge based economy.