Retail

• Create a business plan with financial projections
• Decide if you will sell online and/or a “brick and mortar” location
• Contact Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for market analysis/foot traffic and business mentoring
• Establish an LLC or DBA
• Set up a bank account in the business name
• Secure partners or investors, if needed
• Secure financing/start-up capital, if needed
• Find a location, if needed
• Check for necessary permits based on location
• If selling online, watch “How to Sell Online” trainings – optional
• Create a website, if needed
• Claim your business listing with Google

Additional resources:

• Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• Property Search
• Michigan SBDC
• University of Michigan-Flint’s Innovation Incubator