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Starting a Business - Introduction

This table of contents is structured as a check list of essential steps for establishing a business in Ponca City. It is designed to alleviate as much of the frustration as possible from the task of starting a new enterprise. I.    DEFINE GOAL(S) AND RESEARCH  RESOURCES Prior to every other activity, it is highly recommended that a business plan be committed to paper.  This document becomes critical to start-up funding and market definition.  The following organizations in Ponca will assist you in this endeavor as well as throughout the operation. City of Ponca City Ponca City Economic Development Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma Business Incubator Association Oklahoma Alliance for Manufacturing Excellence, Inc. University Learning Center of Northern Oklahoma Pioneer Technology Business Incubator Northern Oklahoma College II.    TAX REQUIREMENTS Federal State Year-End Reports           III.    NAME AND LEGAL STRUCTURE Proprietorship Partnership Corporation Limited Liability Company           IV.    SELECTING A BUSINESS SITE Zoning Approval Sign Approval Fire Safety Inspection Business Identification Number/B.I.N. Building Permits Utility Hook-ups           V.    LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS City State Federal Special Licenses          VI.    EMPLOYER ID NUMBER &UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE Information          VII.    BUSINESS FINANCING Debt Capital Equity Capital          VIII.    INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Property Insurance Business Interruption Insurance Bonds Workers Group Insurance for Employees Product Liability

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