Want to be your own boss? In this episode, host Yanely Espinal talks to attorney-turned-entrepreneur Sam Vander Wielen about the basics of setting up a new business and what you need to know to protect yourself as a business owner. She shares some useful resources that can help you along the way. We also hear from 21-year-old Leslie Zuñiga about what she learned from starting her own nail art business.
Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into how to start a business:
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s 10 steps for starting your own business
Small business resources from the U.S. Department of Commerce
Internal Revenue Service checklist for starting a business
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