How to Start A Business in 2025: Step-by-Step Guide

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[@LYFEAccounting]

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Business plans are essential to think, reflect, and consider internal and external factors that affect a business's profitability. Your burger restaurant example makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing!

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[@TheWorkingClassroom]

Generally, you'll have an LLC taxed as an S-corp, provided you are earning enough that you can pay yourself a reasonable salary, and have K1 income leftover to take out of the business. Usually, the point it makes sense is about $40-50k (that you pay yourself from the business). Having an LLC gives you liability protection from business operations. It also acts as S-corp insurance, where in the case it makes sense for you to make the S election, you can back date it and be taxed as an S-corp, up to one year, with the help of a good lawyer.

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[@xXCky75Xx]

Even with a great idea, team and plan, your business success depends on how well you can manage your business's finances. ... Knowing how much money is coming in and going out of your business each month (its cash flow) can also help you make strategic, fact-based decisions.

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How do you find out how much tax to charge ? And who do you pay the tax to ? And how do I explain what And who ? Per customer ?

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I really appreciate this video it was very helpful, and answer all my questions they gave me a step-by-step plan, and I read so much stuff it all confused me but you put it all together for me thank you and I really do mean that!

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This is the best video Ive seen on how to start so far

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I appreciate that Cierra

[@metrolean1552]

If you're going to have a law firm, accounting firm or a medical practice, an LLP is what you'll need to have.

[@FeatherstoneApothecary]

the information only makes sense if you're larger. if you have a warehouse or dropship alot of product sure. but if you're just starting out this isn't needed. most people I know have a 9-5 including myself to fund that dream. I have a timeline where I'll be able to quit but not right now.

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Thank you for the video.

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You didn't mention the nonprofits or the Texas Social Enterprises (social purpose corporations).

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Such a great starter video! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@LYFEAccounting]

Thank you so much for watching! Are you considering start a business?

[@SanMan10100]

Sean are you saying that the LLC has to have articles of incorporation and articles of operation but the c-corps and s-corps do not?

[@ssisters4343]

If your a sole proprietorship while getting started why not get business insurance to cover you and your business. This would allow you to build until you can become a LLC no?

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Thank you brother💚

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You're the most welcome, Swayla. Good luck!

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My pleasure! Thanks fro watching.

[@UweDreiss]

If you don't need a fully-fledged accounting package, then you can go for an invoice template in the beginning since it's the cheapest and fastest way to get started. Or if you've got more than a couple of invoices to send in the beginning, then an invoicing app such as InvoiceBerry comes in handy.

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I have certain questions that will be easier to ask in a chat or over the phone. I really like the way you explain things and have a clear way to have others understand the concepts. is there a way that I can get in touch with you directly?

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love these steps. thanks you so much.

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You're so welcome!

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Fantastic, thanks!

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Great content

[@kashproductions619]

I have everything up until number 6…However I’m not selling anything and at this point I feel like I setup my llc prematurely…

[@brucelee4644]

So if I use an llc and choose to be taxed as an s-corp I still have to pay myself a reasonable salary correct?

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Super helpful explanation and steps!

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Glad you think so!

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I see the Title says 2024, but in the video you talk about 2020/2021. Is it safe to assume this video holds true for this year?

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Thanks man appreciate the video! Do you have a specific accounting software you recommend? I know quickbooks is well known and widely used, I'm not really familiar with any alternatives

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Fab video awesome 😎

[@hyperopicmyopia1631]

Thanks for these steps! I have a question! I want to make an online business. How do I choose the address for the business? Do you have a video on this? Operating an online business, but living somewhere else?

[@alchile7387]

If I was starting a retail shop or restaurant, how is it any different than before??? Rent, insurance, products, accountant, helpers that already seems like 50k how can the average Joe start, after years of saving or can bank give you a loan???

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How do you copyright or trademark your logo ?

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Thank you this is very helpful

[@LYFEAccounting]

I'm so glad! Which part did you find most helpful?

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Thanks for watching

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Love your info man, need help. I’ve started a business have a ein and I have my local, working to create my business checking so wats next

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What about and LLC taxed as an SCorp?

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Great for note taking and free advice. Bless up god

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Excellent

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Thank you much

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loved it

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excellent

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Hello, I did but the irs wrote me an email telling me I need an itin first, I filled up the ss4 form

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Of course, thanks for watching! Just curious, what did you find most helpful?

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Okay so what if I don't enough capital

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thank you for your help.

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[@jtcmlt1]

As a Real Estate Agent, should I make a LLC? Of so, what is the procedure? Thanks

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Hmmm, I made an LLC back in 2016 and never paid an annual fee. It still says active and I haven't used it in 2yrs. Is that a state by state thing?

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yes in arizona we don’t have annual fees

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I need help with marketing and advertising

[@matthewcook4955]

Thanks for the help. What about a clothing company?

[@LYFEAccounting]

NP, but what about it? What's your question?

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@@LYFEAccounting llc/ sole propriter?

[@LYFEAccounting]

Honestly either business entity could work. You should watch my other video on the disadvantages of an LLC to help you think through it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3rIeYZ6l7hpadE

[@matthewcook4955]

@@LYFEAccounting I'm going to be completely honest with you. I just got out of prison after 9 years and 4 months. But I came up with this awesome logo. I showed it to a few people and they sort of flipped out and really like it. So I wanted to start a clothing company with this logo. I know its real "cliche", but if you saw it you would understand. So now I have this really cool logo and want to start a clothing business, and protect my logo, and have no idea where to start. I'm an electrician and have decent education, but want to get out of construction and work for myself.

[@LYFEAccounting]

@@matthewcook4955 Rooting for you, honestly, clothing companies are very difficult to turn into a big business. The biggest thing you can do is be great at digital marketing and getting people to see your stuff.

[@barbaragalloway6190]

Thank you for your video! When applying for an EIN if you haven’t officially launched your business but are just in the planning stages what is appropriate to put for the start date? Also should you choose to file annually or quarterly when starting out? Thank you in advance!

[@bruceedwards3481]

I been in sales for 20 years..I know a lot about this business,I’m ready to start my own business.. I have everything I need to start but I am blind when it comes to the legal side…I really need help I am the only employee and I can generate 15 to 20k a month…

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Thank you

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For what?