definitive slideshow presentation on starting a business for women and minorities

1. How to be the Boss: A Business
Startup Guide for Women and
Minorities
Slideshow Presentation
(Companion to the E-Book of the Same
Title)
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4. Off to your dream biz?
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5. Consider these…
 Purpose
 Resources
 Target Market
 Time
 Location
 Competition
 Uniqueness of your Products and
Services
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6. Afterwards…
Find Your Mentor!
•Minority Business
Development Centers
•Women Business Centers
•SCORE
•Small Business
Development Centers
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7. Register Your Business
1. Identify the legal structure.
2. Submit your business name.
3. Get a Federal Tax ID
4. Secure tax IDs and state permits.
5. Obtain permits and licenses.
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8. Permits and Licenses Checklist
 Fundamental operation license
 Health department permit
 Fire department permit
 Zoning and land use permit
 Occupational and professional licenses, auto
repair, cosmetology, medical care and tax
services
 Sales tax license
 Other special licenses and permits
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9. The Funds
How much do Does it
suffice?
you need?
Can you provide Do you
still need to
for the financial borrow
from
requirements? friends?
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10. Ways to Fund Your Business
1. Loans
2. Grants
3. Venture Capital and Angel
Investors
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11. Why having a small business
works to your advantage?
1. You are free to look into the Federal
Government’s programs suitable for
small businesses.
2. You are eligible for grants and loans.
3. You have the chance to network more
easily with like-minded individuals and
organizations.
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12. How to Register as a Federal
Contractor:
1. Secure a Dun and Bradstreet DUNS number
from
http://www.fedgov.dnb.com/webform/index.jsp
2. Register at Central Contractor Registration
(CCR).
3. Register at the Online Representations and
Certifications Application (ORCA).
4. Look for the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code(s) fit for
your biz.
5. Secure past performance assessment
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13. Your Business Plan’s Vital Elements:
 Executive Summary
 Company Details
 Market Study
 Products or Services’ Details
 Marketing Strategy and Execution
 Competitors
 Operations
 Organizational Background
 Financial Summary
 Attachments
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