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Wells Fargo settles foreclosed-homes complaint 

U.S. adds 175,000 jobs; jobless rate moves up 

10 tips to help you hire right 

Business and Finance News Update

  
  
  

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SunTrust to add HOPE counselors at branches 

US service firms grow at a faster pace 

6 banks hiding the most from customers 

7 traits of true leaders

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Small firms say LinkedIn works, Twitter doesn't  

Never say 'no' to a potential customer 

How to manage the stress of uncertainty

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State Bank net income at $11M in second quarter 

Mobile payment options grow for small companies 

Congress goes on break with several small business matters unsettled 

5 ways to take customer loyalty to the next level

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Women entrepreneurs spur emerging countries' growth 

Goodbye PowerPoint, Hello iPad 

Coffee shops good for creativity buzz 

Facebook's marketing tools you might not know about

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Regions Financial expands specialized industries division 

Charisma isn't enough, great leaders execute 

7 things to know about pitching to investors 

5 traps to avoid when growing your business

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How one Google employee prevents burnout 

5 easy fixes to improve your company's website 

The office is shrinking as tech creates workplace everywhere 

Citing growth, Fed chief gives no hints of new stimulus

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The making of a CEO: Leading change 

How to squeeze 25 hours into your day 

Consumer confidence plunges in May 

Texting a path to success

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Southern Company elects E. Jenner Wood III to board of directors 

Small businesses in southeastern states suffer due to housing meltdown 

How to get acquired for a big price 

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Thinking about starting a business-here’s some practical advice

  
  
  

According to the US Small Business Administration, there are about 1 million businesses started every year since 1988.

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If you’re thinking about starting a business, here’s some practical advice about where to start.  Strategic planning is critical.  Start by answering these questions

 

  • What is my mission?  (Why should this company exist)
  • What are the core values of this company I want to start?
  • What is my value proposition to the marketplace? (What problem do I solve)

 

Do a SWOT analysis.  This will give you an idea of what your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are.

 

Much of this information can be captured in a business plan, which will be used in a bank presentation or venture capital funding request if you decide to obtain financing for your business. 

 

The best thing I did when I started three years ago was put together a small board of advisors for my business.  This included an attorney, a CPA and a banker.  The attorney helped me determine the legal structure for the business.  The CPA advised me on the tax implications of each legal structure and then helped me obtain the necessary tax identification number for the business.  The banker helped me set up a bank account for the company and handled other services for me like remote deposit capture.

 

Depending on the type of business you want to start, choosing a location for your business is critical.

 

Funding your business is also important.  You may choose to start up your business by liquidating some of your personal assets.  Some may decide to obtain an SBA loan.  There are many SBA loan options, so check out www.sba.gov for information about the various programs.  You may also choose to seek venture capital funding.  This is an expensive option, but may be necessary depending on your situation.

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