Looking for step by step guidance to become small business owner?

Who do I contact for a business license, whatever permits that are required for a window washing service, as well as financing resources.etc spicifically grants, private, city, state, federal. Also resources for computer software that will assist me in business card creation, accounting & payroll, taxes & insurance. Thank for your assistance.

There are no grants for a for profit business unless you are opening a daycare. If you need money, you will need to apply for a loan. No lender will talk to you unless you provide them with a valid business plan. Go to http://www.sba.gov , http://www.score.org or http://www.bplan.com for sample business plans and instructions on how to write a business plan.

Then, go to http://www.score.org/ and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information on the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor to review your business plan and discuss various loan options available to you.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.

Assuming that you are in the US I would start with www.sba.gov, they have information on starting businesses as well as links to more local resources that will be able to give you information on business licenses, permits, etc.

For business cards, you could try hp.com/burton (free online logo design available)

Other resources:
avery.com (make such items as printable business cards) and can design online and then print

assist.entrepreneur.com (some resources for businesses, including business planning)

Hope this helps.

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