Oregon Start a Business Guide (booklet)

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The “Oregon Start a Business Guide” handbook helps you start and run a business in Oregon. It includes a “Starting a Business Checklist” and covers:  

• Writing a business plan. 
• Finding financing. 
• Marketing your business. 
• Choosing a business structure and name. 
• Registering your business. 
• Understanding Oregon tax rules. 
• Getting an Oregon business license. 
• Hiring employees. 

The Oregon Secretary of State's office wrote this booklet and updates it from time to time.