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You are here: Home / News / Community News / Business / Ready to start a business?

Ready to start a business?

December 15, 2022 By Admin

By Tony Yee
Chase Business Relationship Manager

Tony Yee

Asian business ownership is surging, fueled by women as one of the nation’s fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs. In fact, over one million new businesses started over the last decade are owned by entrepreneurs of color. It’s a promising trend, as local Asian-owned businesses play a significant role in building wealth, creating job opportunities, and celebrating diverse cultures.

Starting a business requires planning. You may already have a great business concept, but, before you start selling products or opening stores, consider these six steps to start your business off on the right foot:

Make it official…legally

The first step is establishing your business by choosing between a limited liability corporation (LLC), a limited liability partnership (LLP), or a corporation. Registering your business as an LLC, LLP, or corporation is crucial because it makes your business a separate legal entity and forms a financial protection barrier between you as the owner and your business.

Make your business account work for you

Once the business is established, it is essential to determine your business’ spending needs and financial resources. The Internal Revenue Service recommends all incorporated businesses have a business banking account, and there are several benefits to opening one up. For example, separating your personal finances from those of your business allows you to take full advantage of tax deductions, automate your bookkeeping, protect yourself from business debt liability, and establish business credit. Consider speaking with a business banker for more information and available resources.

Fund your business idea

Business credit is one of the most common ways for entrepreneurs to fund a new business. It’s also a great way to access the capital that you need to start, run, and grow your company. Much like personal credit, business credit signals to lenders how your company handles its debt. Stronger credit scores can increase your purchasing power by potentially making it easier—and, in some cases, cheaper—to secure loans and other forms of financing to cover day-to-day expenses, invest in inventory, hire additional staff, and conserve liquid cash. It’s important to remember, though, that using credit responsibly is a crucial component of building any business.

Take inventory of your financial resources

What are your income streams and how much could you invest in your business to create more customers, increase sales, and produce opportunities for growth? Make a list of all your assets, including savings, retirement, business accounts, or home equity. Next, list out your liabilities, including credit cards, rent, mortgage, or car payments. Then, find out your net worth by subtracting what you owe from what you own. Work with your financial, legal, and tax advisors to run through best and worst-case scenarios and find out what your options are. Financial resources like cash management solutions can be helpful when setting up your business.

Create your online presence

Whether you have a brick-and-mortar business or you’re digital only, your customers need a way to find out more about your business and what you offer. Think about your target customers and what you want them to know about your brand. If you don’t already have a website, creating an online hub for your business is critical to getting your message out there and building a customer base.

Build your dream team

As your business grows, you’ll need to hire people you can trust to get the job done and reach the next level. Assemble a team who brings a strong work ethic and diverse expertise. It’s also essential to hire against your weaknesses and find team members who can make you smarter, more strategic, and more effective as you start down the path of growing a successful business.

Visit a local Chase branch and speak with a business banker or check out educational materials at chase.com/business/next-level-biz to learn more about starting and managing your business.

Sponsored content from JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Filed Under: Business, Community News, Finance Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 51 | DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23

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