Along with your Bylaws and Operating Agreement, business owners must prepare a Business Plan that includes your marketing strategies.  A banker or SBA will need a Business Plan before they can help you.  A good business plans will help avoid the pitfalls that occur to small companies that do not plan their future.

The marketing plan should include traditional and e-marketing.  The cost of implementing your business plan should not cost you an arm and a leg.  It should be proportional to your business size, volume and growth potential.  This may include print advertising, radio, television, cable television and mass mailings.  Your marking plan should include the development of a website.

Company owners should be honest with themselves and create a mission for the company. A mission statement should be kept close and followed. This way you can create a solution before the problem becomes insurmountable. Surround yourself with trusted advisors such as bankers, CPAs and attorneys. 

Delaware Annual Fees and Taxes
By Jack Cohen USA File

After filing your entity with the Secretary of State, it is time to have your bookkeeping and tax planner in place.  Income tax, payroll tax, state tax, sales tax and property tax.  We are being taxed left and right and someone needs to care for your new company.  Today, many businesses turn to CPAs for help. They will become a trusted advisor on major business and financial decisions.  They can give advice on running and managing a business, and help manage your growth potential.  Most lenders prefer financials prepared by CPAs

A CPA will show you the most effective accounting systems for your type of business.  Advice on tax preparation, personal financial planning, and auditing services are important.  They will also advise you on deductions and how to separate your personal and business expenses. The tax codes are complex and taxes for a business are more complicated than for an individual.