So you’ve got an idea, and you’re passionate about it. Plus, you’re tired of working hard to make other people money. Sounds like it’s time to start researching what it would take to start a new business!
And now that this point has been reached, the first absolutely vital part of the organizational process is that you must understand the basics of business law. This means knowing where to find resources to research local law, state law, and federal law, and understanding how they all work together, especially when it comes to financials matters like taxes.
Where To Begin Learning the Law
There are countless online resources for learning business law, but it is up to you to find the ones most relevant to your own particular business considerations. State and federal business laws are most often posted and updated on official government websites, so those should be some of your primary resources as well. Local law offices will often have links posted to sites that have information as well, and with a few well-defined search strings, you should be able to narrow down the type of content you’re looking for.
Research College Programs in Context
For those who plan of getting a full college degree, like an MBA, from a business school, one of the first courses of action will be to look up ratings and reviews of different colleges, and choosing the best one based on your budget, location preferences, and ability to be accepted. Those it might be a long road to get that bachelors degree, in the end it will be an accomplishment that fast tracks you into the business world, as well as giving you the opportunity to meet contacts that will be important in your future.
Find Local New Business Resources
Local Small Business Administration chapters are an amazing resource for anyone looking to either learn about small businesses or eventually start one. In a typical setting, a series of successful business people will give short lectures and examples of what to do and what not to do, and send you off with inspiring stories and opportunities to come back and talk to them one-on-one when you’re ready. Many, many small business owners have had no experience prior to going to an SBA conference, and owe their success to the information they received there.
By doing a small amount of research before jumping into the complicated journey of starting a new business, you should always make it a point to learn about business law during the process. Online resources are a good place to start, and from there, individual attention becomes available through seminars and classes.
Originally posted on February 16, 2015 @ 1:05 pm