I need help starting an assignment. Im still a bit confused about what to do.

Please develop a checklist and/or suggestions with commentary for setting up a small business (not a franchise). This will be easier if you develop a brief scenario of the type of business, etc. For example,:

Selling Hawaiian cards (crafts, etc.) on the Internet

Opening a _______ restaurant

Selling T-shirts at the swap meet

Obviously, if you have already been involved in a business, you may rely on your own experience.

The following may be of use:

"Small Business Basics" and other links in Lessons.

DCCA (Department of Consumer Affairs) website, particularly Business Registration (intellectual property concerns): http://hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/breg/

NOTE: You are not developing a business plan or detailed document you are simply highlighting important considerations and demonstrating that you have an idea of how to keep out of trouble.

Assume you are doing this for your own use and/or to explain to family, friends, etc. In other words, keep it simple this is not for a bank loan officer.

Again, this is basic, e.g.,

X. Choose a name for the business (heading)

After selecting a name, check with ____ to determine if someone else is already .. (paragraph explaining this step to reader)