From listening to our first two episodes, you probably figured out that this podcast is first showing you how to start a business, later we will get into the grits of running the business. But everyone needs to start somewhere and this podcast isn’t any different.

I wanted to outline what the first 10 podcasts were going to be about. Because each podcast represents one of the ten steps needed to jumpstart your business.  So if you follow each podcast, you should be able to get your business up and running by the 10th podcast!

Here are the 10 steps to start your business:

• 1. How to find the perfect business for you to succeed. (listen to episode 1)

• 2. Write a business plan. (listen to episode 2)

• 3. How to fund your business. (listen to episode 4)

• 4. Why your business legal structure is important. (see episode 6)

• 5. How to choose a business name and register it. Protect your brand. (see episode 7)

• 6.  How to get a federal and state tax ID for business. Licenses? Permits? (see episode 8)

• 7. How to find the perfect location for your business. Location, Location, location! (see episode 9)

• 8. How to patent a product or an idea. (see episode 10)

• 9. Why you need a separate business bank, credit card and expense account. (see episode 11)

• 10. Choose your business insurance. What type of business insurance you will need? (see episode 12)