Business Start Up Check List

1. Develop a Business Plan
   A business plan is your guide for developing your business. It assists you in analyzing the feasibility of a new business. It is a MUST if you intend to secure a loan, but should be developed even if you will not.
   


2. Consult with Necessary Professionals
   Accountant
   Attorney
   Banker
   Insurance agent/broker
   


3. Decide on Legal Structure
   Sole proprietorship
   Partnership
   Limited Liability Co.
   Corporation
   


4. Verify and File Fictitious Business Name Statement
   You must do this if you do not use your own name in business.
   Medina County Recorder/Clerk
   1100 16th St.
   Hondo, TX 78861
   830-741-6040
   


5. Obtain a Business License
   City of Devine
   303 South Teel Dr.
   Devine, TX 78016
   Phone (830) 663-2804
   


6. Check Zoning Laws and Land Use Ordinances
   City of Devine
   303 South Teel Dr.
   Devine, TX 78016
   Phone (830) 663-2804
   


7. Obtain Health Permits for Food Vendors
   Medina County Environmental Health Division
   709 Ave Y
   Hondo, TX 78861
   Phone (830) 741-6195
   


8. Obtain a Liquor/Beer/Wine permit
   Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC)
   801 Ave Y
   Hondo, TX 78861
   Phone (830) 741-6150 Ext.255
   


9. Apply for a Federal Tax Identification Number
   IRS
   8626 Tesoro Drive
   San Antonio, TX 78217
   Phone (210) 841-2090
   


10. Apply for Sellers Permit, if reselling a product
    City of Devine
    303 South Teel Dr.
    Devine, TX 78016
    Phone (830) 663-2804
    

Counseling

SCORE(Service Corps of Retired Executives)
17319 San Pedro Bldg. 2
Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 403-5931
Fax: (210) 403-5931
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

SBDC (Small Business Development Center)
501 West Durango Boulevard
San Antonio, TX 78207-4415
Phone: 210.458.2020
Fax: 210.458.2425
The South-West Texas Border Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides consulting and technical assistance to the small business community. Our goal is simple - to help small businesses start and grow. The SBDC program supports the growth and development of the South Texas economy by assisting in job creation, economic diversification, and business expansion.