Create your business plan, ask for help in areas that you are unfamiliar with, get a business license (LLC, Corp), use your business plan as a guide to set daily, weekly and monthly goals, and make your business your priority. Check our guides if you need more help!

Each state has specific rules about starting a business. Go to your state’s website to find out about these items: business license, business name, taxes, and special requirements. Take a look at our map!

You can create an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) or become a Sole Proprietor (responsible your business’s obligations). This will depend on your situation.

On average, it will take at least 3-6 months and it is dependent on your organizational structure. Be patient with yourself.

If you are running a small agency, you need at least 3 times your budgeted payroll. If you are an agency of one those cost can be less since you are the owner and employee.

Not necessarily. But consider that a partner will help you keep your business in balance, sharing roles and responsibilities.

1. Find out what you don’t know.

2. Seek advice from experienced people.

3. Get organized.

4. Time management.

5. Don’t procrastinate.

6. Don’t give up!

Not necessarily. If you’re doing direct hires, you might only need a Professional Liability Insurance (protects your business from lawsuits regarding unsatisfied clients). Once you start get a General Liability Insurance (covers any damage done to a third party) and then you can offer your employees a Workers' Compensation Insurance (covers employees from injuries or illnesses).

You will need to gather all the information they require, have at least ten staff working, and fill out their forms. Check JCAHO web for more.

No. But you might find that some major settings require it to make a contract. It is also useful to access Vendor Management Systems (VMS).

There are several funding companies, but we recommend Plex Capital. Check our directory to know more options.

You can try this: networking, looking for possible clients on different platforms, using a CRM to keep follow-up, practicing how to make a great phone call or interview, and keeping a good presence on Social Media. If you don't know where to start check our products!

That will depend on the things you need and how much you have available to invest. For us, at least $1500 per month on HR, scheduling software, CRM, virtual assistant, design, legal services, credentialing, and payroll.