Getting Started
A successful business doesn't grow itself. It takes time, energy, patience and a great deal of pre-planning. The links below are good. general reference-points for entrepreneurs interested in starting a business in Rhode Island's East Bay - Warren, Barrington and Bristol.
Rhode Island Department of state: Starting a Business in Rhode Island:
http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-portal/business-basics
Business Application and Registration: https://tax.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur541/files/forms/2019/Excise/BAR_082019.PDF
Rhode Island Department of state: Starting a Business in Rhode Island:
http://sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-portal/business-basics
Business Application and Registration: https://tax.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur541/files/forms/2019/Excise/BAR_082019.PDF
Excerpt: Starting a Business
Tips & advice for entrepreneurs from business planning expert Tim Berry.
This chapter is an excerpt from Tim Berry’s classic business planning manual, Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning. Hurdle focuses on developing a business plan for a specific business event, such as starting up a new business, or seeking outside funding. Learn more >>
This chapter is an excerpt from Tim Berry’s classic business planning manual, Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning. Hurdle focuses on developing a business plan for a specific business event, such as starting up a new business, or seeking outside funding. Learn more >>
SBA Webinar: Creating a Business Plan
In this webinar for the U.S. Small Business Administration, business planning expert Tim Berry helps entrepreneurs and small businesses better understand how to create a business plan. Watch Video >>
Sample Business Plans
What is a business plan and how does it guide you to success? Browse more than 500 business plan examples at BPlans.com. Learn more >>
Cost of doing business
Figure out the dollars and cents of getting your business off the ground with this start-up costs estimator. Learn more >>
The Ultimate start-up checklist
The My Own Business Institute at Santa Clara University has compiled an extensive check-list for would-be-business owners. Get started >>
Business terms glossary
Did you know that harvesting - in business terms - referrs to selling a business or product line, as when a company sells a product line or division or a family sells a business? BPlans.com has all the definitions you need to know to navigate business jargon. A suggestion, bookmark the page. Learn more >>
Franchises
Owning a franchise may prove more beneficial than starting a business from scratch. Read about the ups and downs of operating a franchise, and whether it's a good investment for you. Learn more >>
SBDC: The Right Foot - Setting Up Your Business
The Right Foot
Session One; Setting Up Your Business There are three parts to this session that include; steps in organizing your business, registering your business with the Secretary of State’s Office, and different legal forms of business that are best for your business.
Part One:
Steps In Organizing Your Business – video
Steps In Organizing Your Business – powerpoint slides
Part Two:
Registering Your Business With The Secretary of State’s Office – video
Registering Your Business With The Secretary of State’s Office – powerpoint slides
Part Three:
Legal Forms of Business That Are Best For Your Business – video
Legal Forms of Business That Are Best For Your Business – powerpoint slides
- SETTING UP YOUR BUSINESS
- BUSINESS MODELS AND LEAN MODELS
- FINANCING AND MAINTAINING FINANCIAL RECORDS
- MARKETING PLAN
- OTHER BUSINESS LESSONS
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification: W-9 form: www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
Application for Employer Identification Number: SS-4 Form: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fss4.pdf