Step-by-Step Guide

Start Your Business

8 steps to go from 'I just got my papers' to 'I own a legitimate business with a financial system.' Check off each step as you go.

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🧠Step 1

Adopt the Business Owner Mindset

You're not just working for yourself — you ARE a business. This shift changes everything.

📄Step 2

Get Your ITIN (if you don't have an SSN yet)

Your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is your first key to the financial system.

🔑Step 3

Apply for Your SSN (when eligible)

Your Social Security Number unlocks the full financial system — credit, loans, retirement.

🏢Step 4

Get Your EIN (Employer Identification Number)

Your business's Social Security Number. Separates you from your business legally and financially.

📋Step 5

Get Your Business License

Make it official. A business license legitimizes your operation and protects you.

🏦Step 6

Open Separate Business Bank Accounts

The Profit First system needs separate accounts. This is where the magic happens.

💰Step 7

Implement the Profit First System

Start with 1% profit. Then grow. The system works because it's simple.

🤝Step 8

Connect with an Advocate

You don't need another attorney. You need someone who walks with you.

Need Help?

You don't have to do this alone. Próximo Paso connects you with bilingual professionals who understand your journey.