The Question of the Day

What's the question of the day? The question of the day is, "To business or not to business?" I think it's the real question that we should ask ourselves. Becoming an entrepreneur can seem like a daunting task. Many people might even believe that it's an insurmountable goal. However, I believe it takes faith, a community, courage and the desire to move past fear to make it happen. As I begin this new journey, I want to share a few things that I am learning along the way. My journey isn't perfect but I am progressing. Below are a few things that have helped me set-up my business. Please feel free to review them and apply them, as needed. 

• Develop a business name
• Determine the structure of your business (LLC, Corp or etc.)
• Register your business name with the appropriate Department (State or Local)
• Obtain a Seller's Permit (If needed)
• Obtain an EIN 
• Set-Up an address and phone number (Preferably Not Residential)
• Register your Domain Name (Website)
• Create a Website and Email Address
• You can connect the two, so they look professional.
• Set-Up needed social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and etc.)
• Create Content (Logo, Visuals and etc.)
• Post to your Social Media Accounts 
• Get a business card and some flyers (Check out Fiverr)
• Set-Up a bank account
• Obtain a DUNS number (It's like a social security number but for your business)
• Set-Up Net 30, Net 15 or COD accounts with companies (Quill, Grainger and etc.)
• Purchase merchandise (If needed)
• Pay accounts on time and they will report on your Business Credit
• Apply for a line of credit (If needed)  
• Begin your business

Regards,

Cherish Chere't

#cherishtherowe