Monday, June 29, 2009

Business Checkups For Preparing A New Business

By Carol Blanney

When you are starting a business you'll need a federal and state ID number and various other legalities that may include a DBA (doing business as) if you use suffix's as "& CO" or "& Associates" or anything that denotes additional business owners or if the name is different that the corporation or LLC name.

The most economical way to hire employees is to use a 1099 and hire help as independent contractors. Otherwise you'll need to secure insurance protection, federal and state employer tax identification numbers as well as incur extra accounting costs. Selling taxable goods will require state sales tax numbers.

Perhaps the most important aspect of a business is to keep accurate records. It begins with a separate business banking account and check book. It is paramount not to mingle personal with business expenses and to maintain accessible records in case of audit.

Business checks can be obtained from banks. Ordering from bank is not the most economical means since bank mark up charges add an additional expense on an enterprise. Buying smart is a business virtue.

Purchasing online is the most economical method for acquiring business bank checks. Quantity discounts and special offers defray extra cost outlays.

Business checks may take the form of draft checks, payroll checks, laser and ink-jet checks and continuous feed checks. Many simply use single travel wallet sized business checks when starting out. Formats also vary widely from 3-to-a page to wallet size single checks.

One can incorporate a business logo into the check design. Special colors and fonts add to the business image you'll want to convey. Even photos can be positioned on the check to convey one's building, service or other photo related advertising enhancement.

All checks contain the same essential elements. Place and date of issue, check number, account number MICR, payee, amount of currency, and the signature of the drawer must all be found on personal or computer business checks

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