1. 10 Steps to Help Start Your Business American Association of Small Business Finance

2. While our primary function is Loan Packaging and Placement Assistance to help businesses get the capital they need, we also understand that money may not be all you need for your company’s growth and success. 10 steps to help start your business Courtesy of AMASF

3. Finance Options Obtain Business License and Permits This is an example text. Go ahead and replace it Get a Tax ID Number Business Location Register a Business Name (Doing Business As) Register for State and Local Taxes 10 3 3 2 2 1 1 Understand Employer Responsibilities Business Plan Consultation with AMASF Determine Legal Structure 10 Steps to Help Start Your Business

4. Step 1 - Consultation with AMASF Looking at starting or expanding your business? Our qualified staff has the knowledge and experience and will meet with you one on one to determine what type of financing best fits your unique needs. Call 844-226-7700 or go to our website at www.AMASF.org and click on ‘Contact Us’ tab to schedule a consultation. www.AMASF.org

5. Step 2 – Business Plan Although AMASF does not write business plans, we do have a Business Partner that specializes in writing these Business Plans and can structure a Business Plan to your specific business needs. Contact us for details. Although AMASF does not write business plans, we do have a Business Partner that specializes in writing these Business Plans and can structure a Business Plan to your specific business needs. Contact us for details. Business Plan Business Plans are an important part of the success of any business. Business Plans are an important part of the success of any business.

6. S S 7a 504 Express SBA U U United States Department of Agricultural RURAL DEVELOPMENT USDA C C Commercial Lending Commercial AMASF has a database of over 300 lenders to help assist with the placement of the loan once the packaging has been complete to those entrepreneurs who have not secured their own funding. Thedatabase consists of lenders and credit unions nationally.

7. Determine Legal Structure Decide which form of ownership is best for you: Sole proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability Company (LLC) Corporation, S corporation, Nonprofit or Cooperative. Get advise on how to select a customer-friendly location and comply with zoning laws. Business Location 5 5 4

8. 99 Get a list of federal, state and local licenses and permits required for your business. Obtain Business License and Permits Learn which tax identification number you will need to obtain from the IRS and your state revenue agency. Get a Tax ID Number 7 7 Register with your state to obtain a tax identification number, worker’s compensation, unemployment and disability insurance. Register for State and Local Taxes 8 Register a Business Name 66 Register your business name with your state government.

9. We recommend you learn the legal steps you need to take to hire, have and fire employees. There are many companies that offer Human Resource assistance if you are not large enough to have that specific department. Employer Responsibilities

10. Finance Options Obtain Business License and Permits This is an example text. Go ahead and replace it Get a Tax ID Number Business Location Register a Business Name (Doing Business As) Register for State and Local Taxes 10 3 3 2 2 1 1 Understand Employer Responsibilities Business Plan Consultation with AMASF Determine Legal Structure 10 Steps to Help Start Your Business - CHECKLIST

11. www.AMASF.org 1-844-226-7700 1070 Wigwam Pkwy #110 Henderson, NV 89074 Please contact us for assistance to facilitate and implement the 10 Steps to Help Start Your Business.