Getting Started

• Choose a business structure
  The business structure depends on how you want to run your operations and what your "business" will comprise of. Click here to view the different types of businesses.
   
• Register your business
  The requirements for registering your business also depend on what your operations will include. At minimal, you will need to register a business name - either with your county clerk or with the state of Texas. Click here for more info.
   
• Get required licenses and permits.
  If you plan to sell services, you will likely need a sales tax permit. Also you may need additional permits and licenses depending on your county, city and/or occupation. more...
   

• Maintain detailed documentation and accounting principals
  The importance of accounting and documentation can not be overstatement. You information will be convert into a host of documents for various items (taxes, financials, etc). More..
   
• Get financing for your business
  Depending on your personal situation, you may need financing to help you in your venture. There are several avenue for financing available to businesses. More...
   
• Start making sells (and money)
  "Build it and they will come", well, not exactly. The business doesn't sell itself - you have to promote it, market it and sell it. (Or hire someone to do the above). More..
   

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