#howtostartabusiness, #business #whatstepstostartabusiness
How to start a business legally
1. Find a niche (what type of business) online business, youtube or selling products ex.
2. Get a Domain and website (godaddy.com ex.)
3. Get LLC (optional) you can actually get through your secretary of state as well.
4. Get business registered with state and registered agent. https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services (Illinois) got to your state of secretary for your state you live in to get this done.
5. EIN# with www.IRS.gov
6. Setup business phone, email and address
Note: if registered agent they will use address whoever is your registered agent with their address. If not you can get virtual address and be your own registered agent.
7. Start building credit by getting a Dunn and Bradstreet number www.dnb.com
8. Build credit with a merchant
Examples: PayPal for business, square, and stripe
9. Business banking account
Examples: north one, us bank, action and region or PNC banking the fees are less
Most Popular Posts Today
![How to Effectively Understand and Leverage Your Data with Jon Torrey of Searchlight Advertising [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/mp_133708_0_0jpg.jpg)
Even when you’re utilizing a high-level CRM system, there’s a lot of manual data entry that service businesses do every day, whether it be through your technicians or your administrative team… and in reality, that data isn’t always correct!If you can’t properly attribute revenue to your marketing efforts, you’re making decisions based on inaccurate data, leading to mistakes and potential loss of leads and revenue.But have no fear! Jonathan Torrey is here. Jon is the Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Searchlight Advertising, a company that’s connecting data to help contractors and other service businesses improve their revenue flow.Join us as we talk with Jonathan about the importance of understanding your business’s data and knowing your exact ROI from digital marketing. In this episode we discuss:● Most common data problems and opportunities for service businesses ● How to effectively and efficiently understand and leverage your data to increase your profits and maximize your lead conversion.● The best marketing solution for contractorsTo view the full episode, click here: https://www.servicebusinessmastery.com/Listen on Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0MVtXdF...Listen on Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Listen on iheart radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-se...Listen on Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/service...Listen on Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/26c...Listen on Deezer - https://www.deezer.com/us/show/766302#Marketing #digitalmarketing #hvac
![Scott Wolf confirms divorce from Kelley Wolf after 21 years of marriage [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mp_228595_0_GettyScottWolf061125239460png.png)
Axelle/bauer-griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images Scott Wolf and his wife, Kelley Wolf, an executive coach, are divorcing after 21 years of marriage. The Doc star and Party of Five alum confirmed the news in a statement to Good Morning America.
Most Popular This Week
![How AI Could Reshape Brand Design in Consumer Goods: Study [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mp_228550_0_design2049930134jpg.jpg)
AI is increasingly becoming the engine behind design decisions, as showcased by companies such as L'Oreal and Este Lauder.
![Xbox Games Have Started Appearing On The Xbox App On PC, And No One Knows Why [Video]](https://video.getpvd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mp_228471_0_45088713572511892XboxApng-1200x675.png)
After branding for Xbox PC started appearing, several Xbox games have started popping up on the Xbox app for PC.