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The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Business

By Afribusiness Blogger 

Starting a Business – What You Need to Know

  • Research your market

  • Consider your ownership structure

  • Choose a business name

  • Hire Professionals

  • Register Your Business

  • Consider municipal, provincial and federal business requirements

  • Understand employer responsibilities

  • Prepare a business plan

  • Arrange Financing

  • Network, network, network!


 

Ownership Structures – Determine what is Right for Your Business

Deciding on a business structure that is right for you is an important decision for your business. The form of ownership you select will depend on what your future business plans are.

Sole Proprietors:

  • Unlimited personal liability

  • Fully responsible for the debts and obligations of their business

Partnerships:

An agreement between two or more persons often protected by a partnership agreement.

  • Profits are shared according to their agreement

There are two types of partnership structures:

  1. General Partnerships

  2. Limited Partnership

Corporations:

  • One or more people can form a private corporation.

  • Personal liability of the owners/shareholders is limited.


Business Bank Account

You have decided your business ownership structure and you’re ready to open our business account – here is what is generally required:

For any business: Any person to sign on the account is required to bring two pieces of original identification, including one with photo

1.       Sole Proprietors:  If using a business name – business name registration

2.       Partnerships: Partnership registration or partnership agreement

3.       Corporations:

o   Original articles of incorporation or certificate of incorporation

o   Recent filing with incorporating jurisdiction listing your

o   Trade name registration, if applicable


Business Plan – Your Roadmap to Success

Whether you are starting a new business or running an established one, a good business plan helps set you on the road to financial success. By mapping out your goals and strategies, you’ll get a clearer picture of what your business really needs.

Business Profile: This introduction to your business plan provides important information about your company’s business structure, key principals, professional advisors, and financial history. 


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