I would like to start a Software Consulting firm. What are the steps? What types of Insurance do I need?

Hi,

I would like to start a Software Consulting Company. Planning to do Payroll and accounting for the company initially as well.

1. What are the steps I need to follow?
2. How do I learn to run payroll?
3. How do I learn accounting?
4. What kind of insurance do I need?
5. Any helpful web sites?

Anything else i ought to be aware of?

Thanks in Advance.

Go to http://www.score.org/index.html and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information on the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.

Follow the steps needed to startup your Software Consulting Company.

Learn Payroll and Accounting and get insurance for Software Consulting Companies.