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    starting a business

    Does anyone have suggestions regarding the business aspect of starting a new nursing service business. I find the business part foreign and scary. Any good books that have helped any of you? The SBA does have a website. Has anyone used their advice and formats? Is it difficult to get a provider number from Medicare and what sort of hassles and how long of time did it take to get a provider number? I live in California any thoughts or suggestions out there???

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    Re: starting a business

    Contact Pat Bemis at the National Nurses in Business Association... www.nnba.net ...

    I am a member, and Pat will be more than happy to supply you with all the info you need

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    Re: starting a business

    Sounds like you're thinking about starting a nursing agency? If you're worrying about medicare provider numbers, etc you're looking at an expensive proposition.

    Unless you've run a business before and have some serious capital, you might want to think about doing a per diem staffing agency first.

    They are much cheaper to start up and finance. The SBA would be helpful for formulating a business plan and walking you through the steps involved in getting your business off the ground.

    They referred me to a SCORE counselor that was excellent as far as keeping me focused.

    You can find some helpful hands-on tips at http://www.howtostartanursingagency.com

    How far along in the process of starting your business are you?

    Andrew Lopez, RN
    http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com

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