How to Start Your Own Business - Coaching Success#465

<div> <p>Matt explains, in detail, how to start your own business. Seriously, you can be a business owner today following these steps.</p> <p>This podcast is brought to you by TurnKey Coach. Enhance your coaching effectiveness and efficiency with TurnKey Coach. You can learn more by going <a href="https://turnkey.coach/">HERE</a>.</p> <p>Here is Matt's presentation on <a href= "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yN2Kh51wdYGekO_BTe9FqfNiSADQTScU6mqFX-grTwU/edit?usp=sharing"> how to officially start a business</a>.</p> <p>Check out the <a href= "https://barbell-logic.com/podcast/">Barbell Logic podcast landing page.</a></p> <h3>How to Start A Business</h3> <p>This applies to starting a business in the United States. If you're in another country, the specific details differ. That being said, find out what those simple steps are, and go crush them.</p> <p>There are 3 steps to start a business in the United States.</p> <ol> <li>File an Articles of Organization in your state (LLC)</li> <li>Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)</li> <li>Open a business bank account</li> </ol> <h3>File an Articles of Organization in You State</h3> <p>Do this online, not on paper, to avoid delays.</p> <p>To begin, Google search "Articles of Organization + [your state]." When sorting through the results, make sure it's the Secretary of State official government website (e.g. .sos.mo.gov).</p> <p>You may need to Register as an Agent with your State (free). Do a quick business name search (in State) for conflicting names. You likely should also search the <a href= "https://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/gate.exe?f=tess&state=4810:9iyau9.1.1"> US Trademark Office</a>.</p> <p>"Register a Business" or file "Articles or Organization for a Limited Liability Company."</p> <p>You just completed Step 1.</p> <h3>Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)</h3> <p>This is essentially a Social Security Number for your business.</p> <p>Go to <a href= "https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-n