Business Basics: Essential Steps to Launch Your Startup (3-Part Series)

Business Basics: Essential Steps to Launch Your Startup (3-Part Series) 

Starting a business is more than just having a great idea, it requires careful planning and the right foundation. This three-part webinar series will guide you through the essential steps to structure, protect and fund your business. Join industry experts as they share key insights to help you successfully launch your business with confidence. 

Session 1: Legal Business Structures & Public Benefits Considerations

Learning Objectives:

• Choose the right legal structure (LLC, S-Corp, Sole Proprietorship) 
• Understand how SSI, SSDI and public benefits impact business owners 
• Select the best tax structure for your business 

Archived Event Materials

• View the Zoom recording with shared screen
• View the recording on YouTube
• View and download the presentation slides 
• Download the transcript
• Download the Questions and Answers

Session 2: Bookkeeping & Accounting Essentials for Startups

Learning Objectives:

• Learn bookkeeping, tax basics and obligations for sole proprietors and single-member LLCs 
• Learn the importance of having a separate personal and business banking account to keep business financials organized.
• Learn how to obtain an EIN for free 
• Gain understanding the basic concepts of cost of goods, revenue, expenses and profit 
• Identify common tax mistakes that entrepreneurs can avoid. 

Archived Event Materials

• View the Zoom recording with shared screen
• View the recording on YouTube
• View and download the presentation slides
• Download the transcript

Session 3: Financing your Business & Funding Strategies

Learning Objectives:

• Explore funding options for your business, such as loans or grants 
• Build banking relationships 
• Learn about CDFI’s and how they can support your financial business needs 
• Build credit and financial security for business growth 

Archived Event Materials

• View the Zoom recording with shared screen
• View the recording on YouTube
• View and download the presentation slides
• Download the transcript

ASL Interpretation and Captioning were provided for this event. If you have questions about any of the sessions above, please email info@disabilitysmallbusiness.org.

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