(Ebook) How to Start a Business in North Carolina 3rd Edition by Jacqueline D Stanley, Mark Warda ISBN 1572481846 9781572481848

(Ebook) How to Start a Business in North Carolina 3rd Edition by Jacqueline D Stanley, Mark Warda ISBN 1572481846 9781572481848

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ISBN 10: 1572481846 
ISBN 13: 9781572481848
Author: Jacqueline D Stanley, Mark Warda

• Why Start a Business?

• What This Book Will Do For You

• North Carolina Business Climate Overview

• Key Resources for North Carolina Businesses

(Ebook) How to Start a Business in North Carolina 3rd Table of contents:

Part 1: Initial Planning and Business Structure

• Chapter 1: Getting Started

  • Developing Your Business Idea

  • Market Research and Feasibility Studies

  • Writing a Business Plan (Components and Importance)

  • Financing Your Business (Sources of Capital, Loans, Grants, Investors)

• Chapter 2: Choosing Your Business Structure

  • Sole Proprietorship (Pros and Cons, Formation)

  • Partnership (General, Limited, Limited Liability - Pros and Cons, Agreements)

  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp - Pros and Cons, Formation, Bylaws)

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC - Pros and Cons, Operating Agreements)

  • Nonprofit Organization (Basics)

  • Factors to Consider When Choosing a Structure

Part 2: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

• Chapter 3: Registering Your Business Name

  • Checking Name Availability

  • Assumed Business Names (DBA - "Doing Business As")

  • Corporate and LLC Name Registration with the NC Secretary of State

  • Trademark and Service Mark Considerations

• Chapter 4: Licenses and Permits

  • Federal Licenses and Permits (Overview)

  • State-Level Licenses and Permits (Specific to North Carolina)

    • Professional Licenses (e.g., healthcare, real estate, construction)

    • Industry-Specific Licenses (e.g., food service, retail, childcare)

  • Local (City/County) Business Licenses and Permits

  • Zoning Regulations and Home-Based Businesses

• Chapter 5: Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) and Tax IDs

  • Federal EIN (When You Need One, How to Obtain)

  • North Carolina Tax ID Numbers (Sales & Use Tax, Withholding)

Part 3: Financial and Tax Management

• Chapter 6: Understanding Business Taxes in North Carolina

  • Federal Income Tax (Sole Prop, Partnership, LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp)

  • North Carolina State Income Tax

  • Sales and Use Tax

  • Franchise Tax

  • Unemployment Insurance Tax

  • Local Taxes (Property Tax, etc.)

  • Record Keeping for Tax Purposes

• Chapter 7: Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping

  • Setting Up Your Books

  • Choosing Accounting Methods (Cash vs. Accrual)

  • Understanding Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

  • Payroll Basics

  • Finding an Accountant or Bookkeeper

Part 4: Employees and Workplace

• Chapter 8: Hiring Employees in North Carolina

  • Employer Responsibilities

  • Federal and State Labor Laws (Wages, Hours, Discrimination)

  • Worker's Compensation Insurance

  • Unemployment Insurance

  • Employee vs. Independent Contractor

  • Payroll and Withholding

• Chapter 9: The Workplace Environment

  • Workplace Safety (OSHA and NC OSHA)

  • Creating an Employee Handbook

  • Dispute Resolution

Part 5: Marketing and Operations

• Chapter 10: Marketing Your Business

  • Developing a Marketing Strategy

  • Branding and Identity

  • Online Marketing (Website, Social Media, SEO)

  • Traditional Marketing (Advertising, PR)

  • Networking

• Chapter 11: Business Operations and Management

  • Contracts and Agreements (Customers, Vendors, Leases)

  • Protecting Intellectual Property (Copyrights, Patents, Trademarks)

  • Business Insurance Needs

  • Customer Service

  • Managing Growth

Part 6: Special Considerations and Resources

• Chapter 12: E-Commerce and Online Businesses in North Carolina

  • Specific Regulations for Online Sales

  • Payment Processing

  • Data Security and Privacy

• Chapter 13: Buying an Existing Business or Franchise

  • Due Diligence

  • Legal Considerations

  • Franchise Disclosure Documents

• Chapter 14: Resources for North Carolina Businesses

  • Small Business Administration (SBA) Resources

  • North Carolina Department of Commerce

  • Local Chambers of Commerce

  • SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)

  • Small Business Technology Development Centers (SBTDC)

  • University Business Outreach Programs

  • Professional Associations

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