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This story appears in the May 2005 issue of Startups. Subscribe »
Bizfilings.com
Looking to incorporate or form an LLC? Bizfilings.com is a one-stop
shop loaded with information, including helpful FAQs on
incorporating and forming an LLC. The site also offers products and
services, such as amendments and corporate supplies. More than
100,000 companies have been formed through Bizfilings.com, which
accommodates all 50 states. Prices vary from state to state.
LogoWorks
A critical step in starting a business requires developing a
quality logo. Unfortunately, not all of us are adept at such tasks.
LogoWorks makes the process easy. Simply go online and fill out a
form with information about your business. Qualified designers
place bids on your project, you select the designers of your
choice, and they'll create concepts for you to choose from
within 72 hours. Choose your favorite concept, and tell the
designers what changes you would like. Prices start at $265.
Ultimate Business Planner 2.0
To get your startup off the ground, you need a game plan-or more
accurately, a business plan. Ultimate Business Planner 2.0 guides
you with step-by-step wizards offering advice and how-to tips,
generating a finished plan that includes everything from concept
and product/service advantages to management and financial needs.
The software, which works with Word and Quickbooks, contains more
than 1,000 sample business plans. Ultimate Business Planner 2.0 can
be downloaded from the website for $99.
SBA Startup Guide
The SBA has put together a free resource page with tons of useful
information for those looking to start new businesses. This guide
outlines how to decide on a business form (partnership,
corporation, LLC, etc.), put together a business plan, find money
and learn about business regulations. It also includes an extensive
list of SBA assistance resources.
