SALEM, OR — Today, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson announced the
release of a series of videos to help Oregon entrepreneurs start their small
businesses.
“One of my top priorities for the Corporations Division
is to make doing business in Oregon as simple as possible, and these new videos
do just that,” said Richardson.
Business Xpress is Oregon’s
one-stop shop for all things business.
Videos in the series include:
An overview of the process and the Business Xpress
Startup Toolkit
Step 1 – Choosing a name and legal structure
Step 2 – Registering your business name
Step 3 – Getting your tax numbers
Step 4 – Insurance and bond information
Step 5 – Business licenses based on location and trade
Step 6 – Understanding employer obligations
An overview of some of the state agencies small businesses
might encounter
“Starting a business may seem overwhelming with endless
details, but it’s actually pretty straightforward,” said Ruth Miles, Small
Business Advocate for the Secretary of State. “When someone wants to start a
business in Oregon, it’s our job to clear the obstacles and show the way.”