Getting your business started is fast and easy. In this episode, I will walk you through the steps so you can do it yourself.

Here are the key steps:

• Choose your company name
• Check the Secretary of State website for your state to determine if the name is available. 
• Obtain the domain name(s) for your company
• Talk to your CPA and determine whether you want to have an LLC or an S-Corporation
• Complete the Articles of Incorporation (sometimes called Articles of Organization) on the Secretary of State website and any other required steps for becoming incorporated
• Apply for an EIN (Employer Identification Number)--your business tax ID. Here is the link to get your EIN https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
• Apply for a business NPI (different than your individual NPI). Here is the link: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/webhelp/nppeshelp/MAIN%20PAGE.html If you are a sole proprietor you don't need this (yet).

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