Business Name
Business Address
Entity Formation
Employer ID
Business Phone
Website & Emails
Licenses & Permits
Banking & Accounting
100

You should also check that _________ isn’t used by anyone else in the state

What is the Business Name

100

keep in mind using a __ or ___ as the address for the business may cause your business to be flagged or considered high risk.

What are post office box and UPS Mailbox? 

100

as a ______, you may be taking unnecessary risk.

What is a sole proprietorship? 

100

An EIN is also known as a___

What is a Federal Tax Id Number? 

100

You may not have to get an expensive business landline from your local telecom, but you do need a number to ____

What is Give Out to Clients and Customers? 


100

Often, lenders will research your company via the internet before granting business credit. A _ helps to legitimize your business.

What are website and professional email? 

100

Again, this will vary both by location as well as by type of business. You may need to get a _____, depending on your type of business.

What are Sales tax license, health department inspection, or certain professional licenses

100

Co-mingling business and personal funds

What is “piercing the corporate veil.”

200

Go to the ___ website and search to ensure your name is not used by another company.

What is the Secretary of State

200

A physical business address that is not the same as your residence can ______ and professionalism

What is Boost your credibility? 

200

It’s also much easier to ____ and eventually get small business financing if you create a separate legal entity.

What is to create a business credit profile?

200

You can request one for ____ online from the IRS. Note, it will be _____ if you form a legal entity.

What is FREE and Required? 

200

You may be able to use a service like ____ or get a virtual business telephone service or answering service.

What is Google Voice? 

200

Check the availability of _____ name for free at www.JediHostingPlus.net.  

What is a domain? 

200

Not sure what you will need? Talk with your local ____ both of which offer free and low-cost resources for small businesses.

What are the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) or a SCORE Chapter
200

Open a _____ business bank account and use it exclusively for business purposes.

What is a separate business account? 

300

Although some businesses are allowed to create these in names different from their company name, When establishing business credit, It is best to avoid using them. 

What are DBA's or Doing Business As accounts.

300

If a physical office is out of your budget in the beginning, use your_____

What is home address? 

300

There are ___ and ___ to every type of business structure>

What are advantages and disadvantages? 

300

If you apply online, you’ll be issued an EIN _____ once you submit all of the necessary information on the application and it has been_______. 

What is Immediately and validated? 

300

This will be useful for listing the business in the 411 directories such as 411 Business Listing Service.

What is a Local Number? 

300

When developing a website, be sure to use the following pages: ______, _______, and ______

What are Home Page, About Us and Contact US? 

300

In addition, ______ in the state where you incorporate your business may help you understand the permits you need.

What is the Secretary of State Website? 

300

Even if you’re not a ______ , a separate business bank account is always a good idea.

What is a legally incorporated business?

400

Be careful not to choose a ____ as you would not want a long domain name that would be easy to forget. 

What is a lengthy name?

400

It is a good rule of thumb to ensure the address is the same on _____for the business.

What is all documents and paperwork created? 

400

With a ____ , legally, you have no separation from the business.

What is sole proprietorship? 

400

Once the application is completed, you will be given the option to _____the application

What is print? 

400

Along with ______ , it identifies your business as a legitimate firm.

What is A Business Address

400

Services like ___ or your web hosting provider will often allow you to use your domain name as part of your email address.

What is G-Suite from Google? 

400

Even if you are a _____ in some places, you may be required to obtain a _____ or _____.

What are Homebased Business AND Permit or License? 

400

Every bank has its own requirements, but most will need the incorporation paperwork from your state (like your Articles of Organization) and your ____.

What is your Employer Identification Number (EIN). 

500

When searching for your business name you should also check to see if your name is________

What is "not already trademarked"?

500

The most desirable address for lenders is a ____

What is a physical address? 

500

In a sole proprietorship, you report the business income as ___. Also, the business debts and liabilities are your ____. 


What are personal income and debts and liabilities? 

500

Once the application is completed, you will be given the option to print the application and the____

What is EIN Confirmation? 
500

A business phone number makes you ____, enhancing your credibility

What is Look Professional and Successful? 

500

Try to avoid using email from a service provider like ___. A free email could be the reason for a denial.

What are AOL, Yahoo or Gmail? 

500

If you are a ____, your business will require a ____ and most local businesses will need a general business license

What is Retailer and Sales Tax License? 

500

Starting your business bookkeeping out on the right foot will save you an enormous amount of time in the long run. Good financial management is essential for any small business. If you are not familiar with running payroll and managing your money, you can use ___ as your human resource specialist. 

Who are "SurePayroll"?