Oakland County Business Center (MI-SBTDC) -- Start Your Business

Do you own a small business or are you thinking of starting one? If so, you have come to the right place. At the Oakland County Business Center we can help turn your business visions into reality.

The thought of starting a business can be exciting, frustrating or even scary. It can be a nerve racking experience trying to figure out where to start, if you are doing things right or even who to go to for advice.

Highly Requested Areas of Assistance Start up, working capital or fixed asset financing Purchasing an existing business Developing business or marketing plans How to approach a bank or alternative lender

10 Point Guide to Starting a Business in Oakland County  (file size 92k) Guide to Starting a Business in Michigan Business Basics Workshops Inventors Resources

Most Frequently Asked Questions 

Several thoughts will go through your head including:

• What should you call your business?
• What licenses or permits do you need?
• What legal structure should you consider?
• Where do you register it?
• How do you obtain your tax payer's identification number? (employee identification number) etc.

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