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Most people love to own a business of their own and attribute various reasons for this desire. In spite of this burning desire to own and operate a business they are very hesitant to put their best foot forward and venture out. What holds them back from Starting a New Business is certain Fear Factors indicated below.

1. No Self-Confidence:

They fear treading into unknown areas they have never been before. They don’t have the confidence of grappling with new problems and new issues that are bound to arise in their business. They are negative thinkers. They are more worried about failure rather than think positively about success.

2. No Money for Investment:

Since money plays a major role in starting a new business, it is important that you find ways and means of obtaining the money. The fear that hovers over their minds all the time is that they could loose their money in the event of their business ending up in failure. Hence they are unwilling to convince others to invest in their new business venture because within their hearts they are themselves pessimistic about the success of their own venture. This same fear restrains them from obtaining loans from lending institutions as well.

3. No Knowledge and Skills:

Most people who shy away from starting a new business or enterprise often give the excuse that they don’t possess the knowledge, skills or the expertise to set up a business. One need not possess all the skills and the expertise necessary to run a business. In fact many successful businessmen do not possess them either. You can get over this by employing people with the necessary skills to work for you or seek the advice of a business consultant. You too could upgrade your knowledge as you go along.

4. No Ideas:

Though money is not a problem to some but lack of ideas is indeed a major problem since they are unable to choose the right type of business. Identifying and choosing a Niche Business or a business that serves the need of the community should be the prime concern. If you want to be successful it is important that you do some research and set up a niche business, rather than a business that you love to do.

5. Bad Time Management:

Have we not heard people saying, “I simply do not have the time to do my present job and my other activities, how will I ever find the time to run a business?” Running a business does not consume more time than your job. It is not a question of insufficient time but it is your time management that is at fault and needs looking into. How well you manage your time is very crucial for the success of your business.

6. Bad Temperament:

Ups and downs are inevitable in business. The fear of encountering failure and the inability to face the consequences of this frightens them. A balanced temperament that can face successes and failures equally and withstand all kinds of pressures associated with it is essential.

7. Fear of Stress:

Whether you are on an 8 to 5 Job or running your own business you can undergo stress. Stress is not confined to business alone. Unfortunately some people fear that by running a business they could be unnecessarily stressed thereby creating health and family problems. Stress can be avoided with proper time management and avoiding the tendency to procrastinate.

Conclusion:

Paying undue attention to the above factors automatically creates a sense of fear and prevents you from giving serious thought to starting a new business. Thinking positively and associating with positive thinkers and go-getters will give you the courage motivation and confidence to take the first steps in starting a new business.

Persons desirous of forming a company must adhere to the step by step procedure as discussed below:-

1. Selection of type of the company.

2. Selection of name for the proposed company.

3. Apply for Directors Identification Number and Digital Signatures.

4. Drafting of Memorandum and Articles of Association.

5. Stamping, digitally signing and e-filing of various documents with the Registrar.

6. Payment of Fees.

7. Obtaining Certificate of Incorporation.

8. Preparation and filing of Prospectus/Statement in lieu of Prospectus and e-Form 19/20 (in case of public companies) for obtaining the certificate of commencement of business.

9. Obtaining Certificate of Commencement of business (in case of public limited companies).

1. Selection of the type of company

The Promoters of a company may be individual entrepreneurs or body corporate engaged in efforts to incorporate a company. They have the power of defining the object of the company and deciding various matters for the company proposed to be incorporated. It is depending upon, the purposes for which the company is to be incorporated, proposed scale of operations, capital involved, etc. The promoters can select type of the company as they wish to form themselves into viz. private company, public company, non-profit making company, etc.

2. Selection of name

Six names are required to be selected in order of preference after taking notes of numerous provisions, clarifications, circulars and rules made by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, etc. In case key word is required, significance of each key word should be given in the e-Form 1A.

2.1 Applying for ascertaining the availability of the selected name

The promoters are required to make an application to the concerned Registrar of Companies to be submitted electronically to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on the portal of MCA. An application shall be in e-Form 1A as prescribed by Notification No. GSR 56(E) dated 10th Feb., 2006 duly digitally signed by any one promoter or managing director or director or manager or secretary of the company along with the required fee for ascertaining whether the selected name is available for adoption by the promoters of the proposed company.

2.2 Approval of the name

After receipt of completed application in e-Form 1A, the Registrar shall intimate whether the proposed name is available for adoption or not. The confirmation of the name made available by the Registrar shall be valid for a period of six months.In case, if the promoters fail to submit all the required documents for incorporation within that period, then they are required to submit another application after payment of requisite fees.

3. Requirement for having DIN

As per proviso to section 253 of the Companies Act, 1956, inserted by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2006, w.e.f. 1-11-2006, no company shall appoint or re-appoint any individual as director of the company unless he has been allotted a Director Identification Number under section 266B.

New section 266A has been inserted by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2006 which provides that every individual, intending to be appointed as director of a company shall make an application for allotment of Director Identification Number (DIN) to the Central Government in the prescribed DIN Form. Therefore, before submission of e-Form 1A all the directors of the proposed company must ensure that they are having DIN and if they are not having DIN, it should be first obtained.

Specific care should be taken that a person cannot have more than one DIN, therefore, a DIN once obtained shall serve the requirement for all the companies in which he is a director or intended to be a director.

3.1 Requirement for having digital signatures

After 16th Sept., 2006, every documents prescribed under the Companies Act, 1956 is required to be filed with the digital signature of the managing director or director or manager or secretary of the Company, therefore, it is compulsorily required to obtain digital signatures of at least one director to sign the e-Form 1A and other documents. It may be noted that if the director or other persons covered are having digital signatures, their signatures may be used for the above said purpose and there is no need take new signature again.

4. Preparation of the Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)

Drafting of the MOA and AOA is generally a step subsequent to the availability of name made by the Registrar. It should be noted that the main objects should match with the objects shown in e-Form. These two documents are basically the charter and internal rules and regulations of the companies. Therefore, they must be drafted with utmost care with the experts advise and the other object clause should be drafted in a very broader sense.

5. Filing of documents with the Registrar

Next step for the promoters is to file the following documents with the Registrar for incorporation of the company. The following documents shall be submitted to the Registrar alongwith the adequate filing fees as applicable for registration of the company online with in a period of six months from the date of intimation of availability of name:-

1. Memorandum of Association, duly signed by the subscribers and witnessed, showing the number of shares against their names electronically attached in PDF file. It should also be properly stamped as per the stamp duty applicable in the State, where the registered office of the company is to be situated.Simultaneously original stamped copy of the Memorandum of Association shall be submitted with the Registrar of Companies concerned.

2. Articles of Association should be duly signed by the subscribers and witnessed, showing the number of shares against their names electronically. It should be properly stamped according to the authorized share capital as per the stamp duty applicable in the state, where the registered office of the company to be situated. Simultaneously original stamped copy of the Memorandum of Association shall be submitted with the Registrar of Companies concerned.

3. Copy of the agreement, if any, which the company proposes to, enter in to with any individual for appointment as its managing or whole-time director or manager shall be attached in the PDF file.

4. Declaration in e-Form 1 by an advocate or company secretary or chartered accountant engaged in whole time practice in India or by a person named in the Articles as a director, manager or secretary of the company, that all the requirements of the Companies Act, 1956 and the rules made thereunder have been complied with in respect of registration and matters precedent and incidental thereto, which may be accepted by the Registrar as sufficient evidence of such compliance. It should be carefully noted that details of all the companies in which directors are also director should be given and the names, addresses and other particulars of directors and promoters should be matched with the information provided in the DIN application Form. [ Section 33(2)] (Appendix 2).

5. Power of Attorney for should be furnished by all the subscribers in favour of any one subscriber or any other person authorising him to file these documents and to with the Registrar and to obtain certificate of incorporation. The power of attorney should be given on Non-Judicial stamp paper of appropriate value and shall be submitted to the Registrar. (Appendix 3).

6. Other agreement if any, which has been stated in the Memorandum or Articles of Association shall also be filed in the PDF file with the Registrar because in such cases the agreement will form part of this basic document.

7. E-Form 18 is to be filed with the Registrar electronically with the digital signatures in regard to location of the registered office. E-Form 18 shall also be certified by the company secretary or chartered accountant or cost accountant in whole –time practice. [ Section 146 (2)] (Appendix 4)

8. E-Form 32 is required to be filed with the Registrar electronically for filing particulars of directors. The personal details should match with the information provided in the DIN. Following additional details are also required to given in e-Form 32:

(a) Name and CIN of all the companies in which they are directors;

(b) Names of partnership concerns in which they are partner;

(c) Names of proprietorship concerns in which they are proprietor;

In case if the field provided in the e-From 32 is not sufficient, an annexure may also be enclosed for the required details. As an e- Form 32 provides fields for three directors only, e-Form 32AD i.e. Addendum to e-Form 32 shall be submitted for additional appointments. E-Form 32 AD, if any is also required to be certified by the company secretary or chartered accountant or cost accountant in practice digitally before filing with the Registrar. Consent to act as director on plain paper and authorization to submit e-Form 32 from all the director should be attached with the e-Form 32.

E-form 32 is required to be digitally signed by the director or managing director or manager or secretary of the company. E-Form 32 shall be filed along with the adequate filing fee as prescribed under Schedule XIII of the Companies Act, 1956, However, no separate filing fee is required to be paid on the addendum of e-Form 32.( Appendix 5).

6. Payment of registration fees for a new company

The fees payable to the Registrar at the time of registration of a new company varies according to the authorized capital of a company proposed to be registered as per Schedule X to the Act. Fees can be calculated by the MCA portal.

7. Certificate of Incorporation (section 33 and 34)

On the satisfaction of the Registrar that the requirements specified in sections 33(1) and 33(2) have been complied with by the company, he shall retain the documents and register the MOA, AOA and other documents. Section 34(1) cast an obligation on the Registrar to issue a Certificate of Incorporation, normally within 7 days of the receipt of documents.

8. Commencement of Business

A Private limited company and a company not having share capital may commence its business activities from the date of its incorporation. However, a public Limited Company having share capital is required to take certificate of commencement of business before it can commence business.

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Bad credit is one of the main reasons for bank loan denial. A credit score lower than 580 will most likely ruin your chances for a business loan. Multiple credit checks also lessens your chances for approval. And of course, a recent file for bankruptcy will ensure denial on your request.

Fortunately, there is no reason for despair if you belong to this group of people. There are now available alternatives for getting a small business loan, regardless of your bad credit. It is important, however, that you understand your circumstances before jumping into these alternative means for a business loan.

You can opt for an unsecured personal loan in such cases. But before you do, consider these factors first. One, how much do you need as a business loan? Factor in the numbers and come to a close estimate of how much you really need. Two, how much can pay each month. You have to note that personal business loans often have higher interest rates per month and if you’re not careful, you might become more in debt than you actually were, before the business loan. And three, will you be making minimum payments? Avoid making minimum payments because it actually costs more in the long run.

A business cash advance is also one way of securing the money you need. A small business loan through cash advance is relatively an easy process to go through as compared to borrowing money from a bank. Most small business, even if they do have good credit, have often little asset and property. This is what makes business cash advances a good alternative for small entrepreneurs in need of immediate money. The only important thing your business should have is access to credit card services (i.e. you accept credit cards for transactions). You just need to have your business’ credit scores established. The best way to do this is to separate your personal credit from your business credit. It is recommended that you control most, if not all, of your business credit needs from only one of two credit card service providers so you have better chances at getting approved quickly. Lastly, your business will need to have gained $2,500 to $4,000 as minimum credit card sales per month.

Most cash advance providers base the amount of business loans by average monthly credit card sales, and of course, your actual need for capital. A business cash advance as a business loan is recommendable because the processing time for approval of your business loan can be as short as 3 days. Since newly opened small businesses encounter a lot of time constraints with suppliers and clients, easy and immediate access to additional funding is always a plus. Furthermore, cash advance as a small business loan now comes easy with the help of the internet. You can apply for a business cash advance online and have it approved the next day. The business loan will be directly deposited into your account once it is approved.

Use your small business loan to purchase new equipment, marketing, pay debt or taxes, or pay the payroll. Banks and big lending companies are now not the only way of getting a small business loan for your immediate business needs. Fast, online cash advance is now the new means of making your business grow and compete in whatever market you are thriving on.

Setting up a business is not as easy as it sounds. There are a lot of things that you have to take care of. Among your first preparations include the venue of your storefront, the construction materials, and the equipments required to manage your business. But before you can acquire all of these, you need money. Business capitals usually involve a huge amount of cash. You may have saved up a small amount, but this will not cover all of your overhead expenses. There is one way for you to gather up an amount that will support all of your finances. This comes in the form of a business mortgage, wherein you take out a loan. This loan is set up against a property to secure the mortgage. There are several types of commercial mortgage, which is why you need the aid of a business mortgage broker when shopping for terms.

With all the loan options set out before you, you may find it hard to take your pick. When you are having difficulty choosing the best mortgage product, you need the help of a commercial finance broker. Brokers are capable of guiding you through with your search for the most appropriate loan package. In order for you to receive the most helpful assistance, you have to trust that your business mortgage broker can aid you fully. Since there are hundreds of brokers providing their assistance, look for one that you know is capable of walking you through the whole process of loan application.

The business mortgage broker that you have chosen should have connections to UK’s leading mortgage lenders. He or she should be able to provide you with price quotes, so that you can compare different loan terms effectively. A broker is your perfect option if you want to avail of a commercial loan. There are several advantages that you can reap if you seek the support of a commercial finance broker. The first is being able to save time, since it will not take you a long time to make up your mind. However, you will only be able to get the best help if you choose a broker that has quite an experience. This is something that you should look into if you want an effective service.

Another advantage of a commercial finance broker is being able to buy the most manageable mortgage. Since your broker knows different kinds of loan packages, he or she will be able to advice you on a loan that is suitable for you. Third, lenders work well with brokers. They give more consideration to these professionals, than to the borrowers. What is more, lending firms respond fast to brokers since the latter works longer with lenders, than borrowers do with creditors.

Whether you are looking for a business mortgage broker or the most appropriate commercial loan, opt for First Business Mortgages. The loan that you will get from the company can be used for buying or setting up businesses, refinancing your first mortgage, or raising additional finances as investment. When you transact with First Business Mortgages, you will be able to benefit from its simple and quick process of mortgage application. You do not have to go through bank interviews, nor will you have to obtain a business plan or a financial account.

It is always a good idea to research and look for information especially when it comes to your finances. This is a very important thing to do for anyone who wants their finances to grow. Keeping abreast on current issues will also keep you sharp and focused on any new developments in the finance world. When looking for information, it is advisable that it is easily accessible and comprehensible. There are various sources of finance information that can be very useful if you want to expand your knowledge or do basic research.

One the best sources of information is the Internet. There are different websites offering advice on various aspects of finance that can be useful both personally and in the business world. You have to be careful though, be in a position to distinguish genuine information and the one that is misleading. When you are researching, it is always better to sift through what you don’t need so that it is easier to narrow down only the important material.

The information is readily available and easily accessible so it saves you a lot of time and energy. The information that you find online can also direct you to firms that deal with financial expertise. Here you will find qualified advisors who can give you tips on how to manage your money and make investments that are most suitable for you.

Ensure that you check out the background of the company and also be sure that it is accredited. You can also approach an independent advisor who has been referred to you by a family member or friend. Finance information can also be found in books that are in your local library. However, this can be tedious and take a long time to look for the book that has the information that you require.