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New businesses in California take vital planning

Let’s start a business! It’s a vital part of the American dream to be your own boss and make your best ideas a reality. Maybe you won’t get rich, but you may be happy and support your community and your industry with jobs and innovation. But if you want to get to success with an independent business, you have to put some preparation into it.

Market research is always a good start. Large corporations focus on market research when they are ready to develop or introduce new products. Understanding what to make and for whom will help generate an outline of the business. This includes what the business will do and what it will not, pointing the way to relationships with outside vendors and other third parties.

Another big choice is what form a business may take. Sole proprietorships keep control with a single person, but they also keep all the liability on that person in the case of legal disputes. Partnerships and corporations can share the control and liability among various stakeholders and other entities, making it easier to operate a company.

Businesses in California may face certain rules and regulations, whether they are enforced by the government in Sacramento or municipal governments nearby. Zoning requirements may be part of the decision of where to base a business, and permits or licenses may be required for businesses with specific offerings.

One of the best team members to have while starting a new business is an attorney. A lawyer can interpret state and local requirements, as well as help strategize a successful future for a business idea.

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