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Home » How to Start a Business in Doniphan County

How to Start a Business in Doniphan County

Follow these simple steps to become Doniphan County’s next entrepreneur!

1. Research

Whether your business is getting started, making changes, growing or expanding, the Kansas Business One Stop is your one-stop-shop for interacting with Kansas government. Here you can learn how to organize a business, locate information and resources needed to start or maintain a business, and more.

  • Does a similar business already exist in Doniphan County? Check out the business directory here.
  • Does a business with the same name already exist in the State of Kansas? Check the Kansas Secretary of State website.
  • Is there already a trademark or patent on your product? Check the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

2. Write a business plan

Need help? Connect with Teresa McAnerney at Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation or Washburn Small Business Development Center and ask for Mary Ann Riederer for free and confidential business coaching! These consultants will walk you through this entire list of things to know and even include discussions on insurance, being bonded, understanding employer responsibilities, legal structure, sales tax and more.

3. Get business assistance, training and certifications

Does your occupation require a degree or special licenses and certifications in Kansas? Start your search here.

  • Connect with Teresa McAnerney at Northeast Kansas Enterprise Facilitation for free business coaching.
  • Contact Washburn Small Business Development Center and ask for Mary Ann Riederer for free business consultations.

4. Choose a business location

Doniphan County has several vibrant towns and vast countryside to start your business. Contact Doniphan County’s Economic Development office for specific location availabilities.

  • Check out available buildings and properties in Doniphan County on LocationOne.

5. Determine the legal structure of your business

Do you need to form an LLC or Corporation?

  • Talk with your lawyer or find one locally here.
  • Business structure examples can be found on the Kansas Department of Revenue page.

6. Get a Tax Identification Number

Register your business for state taxes through the Kansas Department of Revenue.

  • Find more information and a step-by-step process on the Kansas Business Center.

7. Finance your business

  • There are several banks in Doniphan County. Find one here.
  • Other Business Financing Resources
    • Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Rebate Program
      Contact: Doniphan County Appraiser office
      appraiser@dpcountyks.com
      785-985-3977
    • Mo-Kan SBA 504 Loan
      Contact: Mo-Kan Loan Officer
      816-233-3144
      info@mo-kan.org
      www.mo-kan.org
    • Northeast Kansas Revolving Loan Fund Program: Glacial Hills Resource Conservation & Development
      Contact: Gary Satter
      gary.satter@glacialhillsrcd.com
      785-608-8801
    • Kansas Women’s Business Center
      Contact: Brande Stitt
      bstitt@kansascitywbc.com
      kansascitywbc.com
      913-492-5922
    • Network Kansas: Matching Loan Programs
      Contact: Network Kansas
      info@networkkansas.com
      networkkansas.com
      877-521-8600
    • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      Contact: MaryAnn Riederer
      riederer@washburn.edu
      www.washburnsmallbusiness.com
      785-207-0267
    • USDA programs
      • Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants
      • Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Loans & Grants
      • Value Added Producer Grants in Kansas
      • Local Food Promotion Program

8. Network and connect with other local resources

  • Consider joining the Doniphan County Chamber or Commerce and meet other local business and community leaders. Find more contacts here.
  • Are you running a non-profit organization? Connect with the Doniphan County Community Foundation about starting a fund to support your organization’s fundraising efforts.

9. Promote your business

  • Doniphan County area businesses have the opportunity to be listed for free on the county website business directory. Email economic.development@dpcountyks.com your business name, business address, website or social media link, business telephone number, include a logo or company picture and a little information about the business to be listed.
  • Also consider starting a Facebook page or company website.
  • Don’t forget to reach out to the Doniphan County Chamber of Commerce for a free membership for your first year in business and a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony and promotion.

 

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