根据纽约时报Ben Casselman的一篇文章.8月21日, 2021, “The coronavirus pandemic appears to have unleashed a tidal wave of entrepreneurial activity.”
This notion is supported by the United States Census Bureau, 业务成立统计数字, in that business applications in 2021 were up over 20% since December 31, 2020. 授予, not all business applications turn into successful thriving businesses, but it supports a potential realignment in business activity.
这是大流行的结果, 生活方式发生了巨大的变化, leading to more entrepreneurial endeavors such as: personal shopping, 写博客, 在线辅导和健身, 药房交付, 定制烘焙和工艺品, 室内设计, 仅举几个例子.
The expectation is that small businesses will continue to grow, and the majority of entrepreneurs will continue to start their businesses in their homes. So, 如果你有企业家精神, the following is a list of considerations for creating a home-based startup business:
Considerations for Creating a Home-based Startup Business
- 培养一个成功的想法 考虑你的才能和市场需求. Think about things that frustrate you and what would solve the frustration or consider the marketplace and gaps upon which you could improve.
- 制定一个商业计划 A business plan will assist in defining your business and can be used for potential investors, 你应该走那条路吗. An excellent resource when writing a business plan comes from the U.S. 小企业管理局. 这些信息可以在 http://www.小企业Management局.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan.
- 决定你的企业名称和法律结构 Select a name that is memorable and fits the product or service you are providing. You will have to make sure that the name is not already in use by checking the secretary of state’s website or business bureau’s website in the state in which the business is formed.
As for legal structure, you should consult legal counsel and/or a 税 advisor for guidance. 实体的类型, 是一个独资经营者, 有限责任公司, 公司或合伙企业, 它们都有不同的风险, 税 implications and filing requirements that should be considered. - 申请雇主识别号码- If you plan to register your business or hire employees, you will need an EIN. 除了, the EIN protects you from using your own Social Security number. An EIN is free, can be applied for on the IRS website, and received within minutes.
- 为你的公司建立一个商业银行账户 This will separate your personal finances from the business’s finances and will assist in maintaining an accurate set of accounting books and records.
- 探讨营业执照和许可证的必要性 Depending on your location, you may be required to obtain a permit for your home-based business. 除了, various licenses and permits need to be considered such as: a business operating license, 专业或行业执照, 营业税许可证或免征营业税证明.
- 〇考虑购买保险 Insurance will mitigate the exposure to such risks as personal injury, 财产损失, 潜在的诉讼, 数据泄露或业务中断.
- 〇聘请会计 An accountant can assist you with the business structure, 业务设置, 记账, 和会计, 税收和工资, 如果有必要的话.
- 建立一个家庭办公室 Studies have shown that it is important to designate a specific home office space in order to be successful at working from home. This promotes productivity and helps separate work from personal life. Be sure and invest in appropriate furniture and technology to promote a strong work environment.
- 制定营销计划 营销计划包括你的市场目标, 目标市场, 衡量成功的时间线和指标.
There are opportunities abound; so, 如果你有一个有商业价值的想法, 考虑一下创业的下一步. If you would like to learn more about how to plan for, launch, and run a successful business, please 请联系施耐德唐斯顾问.