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

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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 

Date/Time: June 11, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET 

• 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 

Session 2: Bookkeeping & Accounting Essentials for Startups

Date/Time: July 9, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET  

• 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. 

Session 3: Financing your Business & Funding Strategies

Date/Time: August 13, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET 

• 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 

Who Should Attend?

• Aspiring entrepreneurs and new business owners
• Small business owners looking to strengthen their financial and legal foundation
• Professionals supporting entrepreneurs as they start, build or grow their businesses 

ASL Interpretation and Captioning will be provided. To make a reasonable accommodation request or if you have questions about this session, please email Alexis Jones at ajones@ndi-inc.org. Please allow at least 3-5 business days’ advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill.