First Steps to Starting a Business

Starting a business may seem daunting, but these resources from the SBA and IRS can help. Get started on achieving your startup goals with the following tools:

• SBA: Is Entrepreneurship for You?
• (Anyone can learn how to be an entrepreneur — but is this busy lifestyle for you?)
• SBA: Are You Ready to Start a Business?
• (This assessment tool helps you understand your preparedness for starting a business.)
• SBA: Starting and Growing a Small Business
• (Resources for anyone with questions about starting, running or growing a business)
• SBA: Starting a Business 101
• (These free online courses help prospective business owners understand the basics.)
• SBA: Glossary of Business Terms
• (Sound on top of your game with this comprehensive glossary of business terms.)
• IRS: Checklist for Starting a Business
• (Basic steps and regulations that every new business owner should know about)