How to start a business 102
This workshop will provide you with basic information on the steps needed to start a business in
California. Starting your own business — whether for better hours, to be your own boss or to pursue your
lifelong passion — can be a great idea, but first you need to know how and whether you’re financially and
logistically ready.
Learning Outcomes
Start with Your Business Idea
Financing your Business
Prepare and Plan: Business Plan, Business Templates
Business Type and Business Name: LLC, Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, Etc.
Registering your Business
Registering a Fictitious Business Name
Choose a Location and Local Zoning Regulations
Obtaining Specialty Licenses and Permits
Employer’s Responsibilities: EIN Number, Workers Compensation, etc.
Benefits of Starting Your Own Business
When you build your own business, you do what you want, how you want, when you want. You
develop the product or service to the level you think is best. You have systems and routines that work
best for you. And if you need a powernap in the late morning or afternoon to boost creativity and
productivity, you can take one.
Independence and Control
Financial Reward
Flexibility
Directly Helping People
Opportunity for Innovation