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For Hemet & San Jacinto Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

Step 7: Open a Business Bank Account

In the last post, we covered various types of local business permits required for business owners in Hemet and San

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Step 6: Obtain Business Permits

Depending on your business type and location, you might need additional permits to legally operate—even if it’s a home-based business.

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Step 5: Register for California State Taxes

Cool! Now, you have your local business license. Time to move on to the next step… getting registered for state

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Step 4: Obtain a Business License in Hemet & San Jacinto

Now that you have your EIN from the IRS, it’s time to get your local Hemet or San Jacinto business

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Step 3: Apply for an Employer Identification Number(EIN)

An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also called a Federal Tax Identification Number, is like a Social Security number for your

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Step 2: Register a Fictitious Business Name (DBA)

A Fictitious Business Name (DBA), or “Doing Business As,” is the name you can use if you want to operate

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Step 1: Choose a Business Structure

Decide on the type of legal structure (Sole Proprietorship, LLC, Corporation, etc.). This is not legal advice; these are just

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10 Steps to Starting a Business in San Jacinto or Hemet: A Complete 2025 Guide to Local Success

Starting a business in Hemet or San Jacinto can be exciting, but it’s no secret that the process can feel

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From Panic to Profit: Valley Pro Plumbing’s Story of Survival

John stood in the back office of Valley Pro Plumbing, staring at the slow trickle of invoices. For over 30

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Zhaney’s Last-Ditch Pivot: Turning Products into Services to Survive

Zhaney stood in her quiet little kitchen shop, Heirloom Kitchen, staring at the shelves lined with beautiful, handpicked kitchen tools

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