So, you\u2019re looking to start a business in Arizona. You\u2019ve got an idea and you\u2019re excited to make it happen\u2014but do you have everything you need for a startup? We\u2019ve created a checklist for anyone in Arizona looking to start a business, so you can ensure you\u2019re fully prepared and ready for any potential hurdles that might be in your way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if all you have right now is an idea for what you want your business to look like, that\u2019s fine! We\u2019ll help you out. First, you\u2019ll need to come up with a business plan. Here are some questions you\u2019ll need to answer before you do anything else:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re offering a product, you\u2019ll need to ask yourself some additional questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When answering all these questions, it\u2019s extremely important to keep in mind the cost of everything. You don\u2019t want to pour your money into figuring out the first half of these questions and then discover that you\u2019re out of funding or your products or services are wrongly priced. As anxious as you might be to get things up and running, remember that doing more than enough research will leave you in a much better position than if you hadn\u2019t done enough research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are lots of different processes involved in this step, and they can get boring. But on the bright side, this is where your business becomes a legit operation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, you\u2019ll want to register your business\u2019s name and domain. Make sure that you\u2019ve followed the steps in the article<\/a> above for naming your business, or you could run into some legal issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is also the step where you\u2019ll need to pick a business entity\u2014that could be a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or an LLC. The type you choose is dependent on several different factors, so you\u2019ll want to research each entity to decide which is best for your business. Depending on the type of business you register, you may need to get an EIN (Employer Identification Number) to move on to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you\u2019ll need to find out if your city requires a business license in order to operate. Luckily, the state of Arizona doesn\u2019t require a business license, so if your city doesn\u2019t either, you can skip that part. You\u2019ll also need to find out if your business needs a Transaction Privilege Tax License (see more on that here<\/a>). If you don\u2019t already have a professional license and your business needs one (some examples are pest control, daycare centers, or cosmetology salons), you\u2019ll need to get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More of the boring stuff, but unfortunately, it\u2019s essential. Once you\u2019ve formed your business, it\u2019s time to register for taxes<\/a>, open a bank account for your business, set up accounting, and get insured. This will all take a decent amount of time and money, but it\u2019s necessary if you want your business to grow. You\u2019ll be thankful down the road that you took the right steps to organize the financial side of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where things get fun, but complicated. This last step is where your marketing and online presence come in. You\u2019ll need to design your website in a way that would appeal to your audience and set up your social media in the same way. Make sure you\u2019re posting relevant and engaging content, and if you\u2019re selling products, you\u2019ll need to get professional pictures of them to post on your social media and on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll also need to invest in marketing, and that\u2019s going to look different for every business. Building a blog is a great way to get content out there. Advertising on social media and trying affiliate marketing can also be lucrative. If you\u2019re a service-based business, a lead generation service<\/a> can be the perfect way to build clientele and start word-of-mouth referrals. Be sure to take a look at our post<\/a> on marketing your startup for a complete guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all approach. You\u2019ll want to do what works best for you, and that\u2019s going to evolve as your business grows. Just try not to spread yourself too thin across several different projects at once. Instead, throw your energy fully into one or two different tactics to see what works best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starting a business is hard enough without the worry of any legal issues that might come your way. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to take all the necessary steps to make sure your business is legitimate and recognized by the state, and that everyone involved has the proper licensing and tax arrangements. If you ensure you start your business the right way, your only worry will be the marketing side of things\u2014and with a lead generation service like Pro In Your Pocket<\/a>, you won\u2019t need to worry about that, either.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So, you\u2019re looking to start a business in Arizona\u2014but do you have everything you need for a startup? 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Step 4: Establish Your Brand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Starting Your Business The Right Way<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n