1. Michael Consiglio Store: 630.916.1099 Work: 630.713.6771 Cell: 847.420.3073 Email: mconsiglio@bigstackchips.com

2. Introduction Bigstackchips How do I get started? Legalities Challenges You must be able to ____?

3. How do I get started? Pray Develop a business plan Develop a marketing strategy Develop a competitive analysis Pray again Develop pricing strategies Do it again

4. Legalities See a Lawyer –Discuss the business –What type of partnership –Liabilities –Business See a Certified Public Accountant –Employee Identification Number (EIN) –Register the business with the state –Payroll taxes –Sales taxes –Monthly Accounting

5. Find an Insurance Broker –First time business owners a problem –Workmen’s Compensation Insurance –Liability Insurance Find Real Estate Broker –Space Requirements –Location

6. Challenges Pricing –Market Base –Cost Basis Customer Satisfaction Employees –The Right One –Retention –Competitive –Happy

7. Cash Flow –Payables –Receivables –Inventory –Investment –Expenses –Advertising

8. You must be able to ____? Think out of a box What if ? Anticipate – React – Prepare – Deliver Pray Redo, Redo and Improve