A 10-PART GUIDE

Start Your Business

Make sure you take the right steps to set up the establish your new Missouri business.

Evaluate your business idea
PART ONE

Evaluate Your Business Idea

Research your customers and business competition.

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset
PART TWO

Develop an Entrepreneurial Mindset

To be an entrepreneur, you need to think like an entrepreneur.

Build your social network
PART THREE

Build Your Social Network

Your network is invaluable to your business.

Plan your business
PART FOUR

Plan Your Business

A strategic business plan is the key to a profitable business.

Build a lean canvas
PART FIVE

Build a Lean Canvas

A strategic business plan is the key to a profitable business.

Register your business
PART SIX

Register Your Business

Here are the steps to register and license your new business in Missouri.

Buy a franchise
PART SEVEN

Buy a Franchise

Own your business with the support of a big business network.

Find office space
PART EIGHT

Find Office Space

Which location is best for your business: storefront, coworking space or office?

Start a nonprofit
PART NINE

Start a Nonprofit

Give back to the community and help those in need.

Opening a business in Missouri
PART TEN

Opening a Business in Missouri

Expanding your business to Missouri? Learn how to open a branch office or move a business to Missouri.