Business Attorney in San Diego – Tips to Start a Business

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Tips to Start a Business in San Diego
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• Im a big fan of small business ownership. I
  think its the backbone of American innovation.
  But to be successful, you first have to have the
  courage to go for it. Bill Rancic

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• Many people dream of leaving the nine-to-five
  world, setting their own hours and being their
  own boss. If you are one among them and unsure
  where to begin, here are a few tips to understand
  the process of starting a business in San Diego

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• BUSINESS NAME
• Before deciding on the business name for your
  business, read the following check list to find
  out things that are to be kept in mind.
• The business name should be unique and catchy.
• Business name should not be in violation of any
  trademark or other intellectual property rights.
• Check with your local, state, and federal
  regulations for availability.

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• FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
• A fictitious business name statement in San Diego
  is necessary if a person regularly transacts
  business for profit under a fictitious name. The
  registration of fictitious name does not
  guarantee exclusive use of that name.

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• BUSINESS ENTITY
• Choose the entity of your business by considering
  the following breakdown for a better
  understanding.
• Sole Proprietorship
• General Partnership
• Limited Partnership
• Limited Liability Company (LLC)
• Corporations
• S Corporation
• C Corporation
• Professional Corporation

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• Register the business with the secretary of the
  state
• Depending on the type of the entity draft an
  operating agreement, partnership agreement, and
  bylaws.
• Obtain EIN and apply for licenses and permits to
  operate your business in San Diego.

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• Visit odgerslawgroup.com to know more.
• Call 858-869-1114
• E-mail matthew_at_odgerslawgroup.com