New Business Startup Guide:
Steps, Services, Resources
Steps, Services, Resources
We’ll help you learn the steps of starting a new business, understand the risks, and find the best business TV, Internet, phone, and networking providers.
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There’s nothing more exciting than starting a new business. While it’s not exactly rocket science, every budding entrepreneur faces challenges and roadblocks. We’ll help you navigate the ins and outs of launching your own business, including the steps to start, the risks to consider, how to set up your telecommunications services, and more.
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10 Steps to Starting a New Business
Determine your product or service offering and research the market.
Outline your goals, strategy, funding, financial projections, and more.
Set up a sole proprietorship, LLC, corporation, nonprofit, etc.
Register your business name and obtain an employer identification number (EIN).
Get a small business loan, small business grant, find investors, etc.
Set up your physical office space, online website, and/or mobile app.
Find the right business Internet, TV, phone, and networking providers.
Learn about your potential customers and create a plan to generate leads.
Recruit dedicated employees based on your organizational needs.
Implement a scalable business model that accounts for future growth.
Essential Business Services to Consider
From high-speed Internet and fiber optic connectivity to business WiFi solutions, web hosting, and managed security, we’ll help you find the ideal provider to ensure reliable, fast, and secure connectivity for your business operations.
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Whether it’s for an office waiting room, a bar, restaurant, hotel, or hospital, we’ll connect you with the perfect TV provider in your area. Enhance your customer experience with robust channel packages, on-demand options, and more.
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Whether you need cloud-based phone systems with advanced features like apps, transcription, and video conferencing, or single-line solutions to high-capacity trunks, we can connect you with the perfect business phone provider.
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Your business may require unlimited plans, data usage, mobile hotspots, mobile security, or powerful 5G networks. No matter what you need, we can connect you with the right provider that offers affordable, transparent pricing so you can manage costs effectively.
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From secure multi-location networks and dedicated fiber links to cybersecurity, ethernet, and managed WiFi, we’ll help you find a tailored network solution to improve reliability, sustainability, and user experience.
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Resources That Can Help You
Creating a Business Plan
- Plan Your Business - U.S. Small Business Administration
- How to Write a Business Plan, Step by Step - NerdWallet
- How To Write A Business Plan - Forbes
Understanding the Legal Structures
- Business Structures - IRS
- Choose a Business Structure - U.S. Small Business Administration
- Guide to Business Structures - Indeed
How to Register Your Business
- Where You Need to Register Your Business - U.S. Small Business Administration
- How to Register a Business - Square
- How To Register A Business Name - Forbes
Marketing & Sales Strategies
- 10 Small Business Marketing Strategies That Actually Work - Entrepreneur
- 50 Small Business Marketing Ideas - HubSpot
- Marketing and Sales Plans - U.S. Small Business Administration
The Risks of Starting a New Business
Setting up and managing a new company comes with inherent risks that every entrepreneur should be aware of. Understanding these potential challenges can help you prepare and mitigate them effectively.
- Financial Risk: If your business doesn’t generate the expected profits, you could lose your initial investment.
- Market Risk: The market may not have as much interest in your company’s products and services.
- Operational Risk: This could include supply chain disruptions, technology failures, staffing challenges, etc.
- Legal Risk: Lawsuits, regulatory fines, or compliance issues could damage the success of your business.
- Market Risk: The market may not have as much interest in your company’s products and services.
- Competitive Risk: Existing competitors and brands entering the market can affect your market share.
- Reputational Risk: Negative customer reviews, product failures, or PR crises can harm your brand.
- Economic Risk: External factors, such as a recession or inflation, can impact your profitability.
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