Sedalia Chamber and Visitors Bureau

Step 1: Develop a Business Plan

Introduction
Table of Contents
Analysis of the management team
Board of directors
Supporting professional services
Marketing analysis
    Market segment
    Product and/or product lines
    Strategy
    Distribution
Financing
Operating characteristics
Personnel plan
Organization’s reason for existence
Appendices
    Sales forecast
    Projected incomes statement
    Cash flow statement
    Projected staff & plant requirement
    Founders’ resumes
    Founders’ personal financial statement
    Equity ownership

Step 2: Choose a Lawyer

Click here to see a list of lawyers who are members of the Chamber.

Step 3: Choose an Accountant

Click here to see a list of accountants who are members of the Chamber.

Step 4: Choose Form of Business Organization

Sole proprietorship
Partnership
Corporation

Step 4: Make Sure to Comply with Regulations and Taxes

State ID number
Employee withholding tax
Sales and use tax
Corporate income tax
State ID number for unemployment insurance tax
Trade name and fictitious name
Articles of incorporation
Workers compensation insurance