Just getting started?
Here is a great place to begin!
These guides are provided by the Missouri Small Business Development Centers. Located in a variety of cities across the state, these Centers can assist you in starting and growing your business.
Starting a New Business in Missouri
Starting a New Business in Missouri (en Espanol)
These documents provide information to business owners in many areas of business planning:
Provides information on the skills needed to operate a small business and some common reasons small businesses fail.
o The Basics
How to put a business plan, the written expression of a business idea and projections on markets, together.
o The Business Plan
Information selecting the proper business structure with a discussion of legalities and tax consideration.
o Legal Formation
How to understand and meet the legal requirements of taxes imposed on businesses in Missouri.
o Taxes
Overview of what's involved in hiring and paying employees.
o Hiring Employees
Provides information on how to obtain financial assistance.
o Financing Your Business
Not starting from scratch?
Find information on the pros and cons of buying a business or franchise, and how to find a business to buy check out:
Small Business Administration
o Buy A Business
o Buy a Franchise
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