- Prepare a business plan
- Get a business license
- Obtain a sellers permit
- File a fictitious business name
- Draft a partnership agreement or incorporate with the Secretary of State
- Open a checking account
- Talk with an accountant about bookkeeping
- Set up bookkeeping systems
- Research insurance needs
- Develop rate structure
- Develop brochure, logo and/or website
- Draft contracts needed for customers/private contractors
- Print brochure, letterhead
- Prepare employee training
- Develop pay schedule
- Develop billing procedure
- File appropriate tax forms
- Develop market research/advertising