Secretarial Services and Typing Services: Checklist for Starting Up

 

Here are some tasks that you will need to do in order to start a home-based Accounting & Bookkeeping Services In Malaysia typing service or secretarial business.

Decide what services you would like to offer.

Decide what type of clientele you would like to target.

Choose a location for your business or home office.

o Buy office equipment: computers, software, printers, chairs, desks, paper clips and staplers.

o Select a name for your business. Verify the name has not been used before. Register your fictitious business name (D.B.A.). If you plan to operate your business using a name different from your own, register your fictitious business name (D.B.A.). Check to see if your business name is already available as a website domain (e.g. Register the domain name (yourname.com).

 

Get a separate line. You don't need your children to answer the telephone when a customer calls. You may need to have a business number if you want to advertise in the Yellow Pages.

Create promotional materials and stationary. Design a logo, design and print business cards, create postcards or flyers, design letterheads (print them from your computer), design fax covers; design invoices/sales slips; write sales letters; or have a website designed. Choose a domain and hosting company.

Get an email address

Get a license for your business. Check with your city or state.

Order Yellow Pages advertising, and other advertising.

Call everyone you know to introduce your business.

Open a business account.

If you plan to have employees, work with a partner or incorporate, then there are additional steps that need to be taken. The procedures vary from one state to another. Find out the legal requirements in your city or county.