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Starting a Business FAQs

Answers to Common Starting a Business Questions

By Susan Ward, About.com

These FAQ's give answers to common questions that people have when starting a business - or when they're thinking about starting a business. Click on a starting a business question to read the answer to that question.

For more articles and information about starting a business, see the Starting a Business library.

Q. What's the best time for starting a business?

Q. Do I need to write a business plan?

Q. How do I find small business start up money?

Q. Do I need to register a business name?

Q. How do I register a business?

Q. Should I incorporate my business?

Q. What's the difference between a business name and a Business Number?

Q. Do I need a Business Number and how do I get one if I do?

Q. Do I need to register for the GST or HST?

Q. What's the GST registration process?

Q. Do I need to register for the PST or RST?

Q. When does my business officially start?

Q. Do I need a business bank account?

For more articles and information about starting a business, see the Starting a Business library.

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