The first thing that you should do is contact an attorney for legal guidance, and to help you set up your incorporation papers. Each state is different and has their own process, so having an attorney do it for you, not only saves you time, but you can make sure that five years down the road no problems arise from doing them yourself. When you visit the attorney make sure you take a list of the necessary information. You will need a list of all the officers, and their address. You will then need to tell them what percentage of the company each officer owns. They will then fill in all the necessary paper work.

The next thing to do is hire some type of accounting service. You can choose from a book keeper, or a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). They will be able to set up the rest of the paper work to keep you nice and legal. You will need to file the necessary sale tax information with your state. Then there is your FEIN (Federal Employer identification Number), which you will need before you can even open a bank account. They will also tell you your best classification for your business, they will tell you whether you are better off as an “S” Corp, a corporation, or even an LLC. It really depends on which classification will actually give you the best tax benefits. If you can, hire a Christian accountant, they understand how you feel about income and finances, and they won’t think you’re crazy when you want to tithe the company’s income. They’ll just show you how to be able to do it legally.

Now that you are legal and ready to open your business you will need to do some advertising. One of the cheapest, most cost effective ways to advertise is through business cards. You can not only advertise your business, but you can also advertise your faith by adding an ichthys (fish symbol), or perhaps your favorite bible verse to your card. There are many Christian printing companies available for not only business cards, but perhaps you need some brochures printed or some professional flyers made.

When opening your Christian based business, try to use other Christian companies for the business services you need to help you get set up, do your advertising, and all around business support. This is a great way to strengthen the Christian community and word of mouth recommendations go a long way in a new business.

There are many different types of services that God has provide us with. So when you are in need, look first for a Christian business. You will not only get a gifted business, but you will also be dealing with an ethical business. The ripple effect from dealing with a Christian business can be profound. For example, the business owner may now have enough business to hire another employee. This particular employee may not know the Lord, but now that he/she is around Christians and they will exposed to the truth. See, your impact may never actually be seen by you until you are in heaven and here those most sought after words, “well done my good and faithful servant.”

The list of services that you can find is endless. You can find a Christian business that can help you sell your old home or purchase a new one. There are Christian lending institutions that can help you with a variety of financial needs like, personal loans or mortgages.

Then there are services available for things like cleaning services. These services can range from cleaning your business or perhaps you could use someone to come in a few times a month and help clean your home. There are many available to choose from.

You can also find Christian lawyers. They have a variety to choose from. You can find them to represent any type of legal service you may need. For example, you may need a family law attorney to draw up a will. Or maybe you need legal advice for your real estate transactions. Whatever the case, you can find a lawyer with a Christian basis for their business.

You may not even know that there are Christian based telephone services available. These are relatively new companies, but as word spreads, they are getting a bigger customer base. Christian telephone service companies offer local and long distance services, and they are also offer internet services like DSL or dial up.

So whenever you are looking for any type of service, consider a Christian based company. This not only gives you the opportunity to deal with a company that has the same moral convictions that you have, but also lets you deal with individuals that literally have a God given talent.

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us…. If it is serving, let him serve…” Romans 12:6-7

Having a professional that understands your beliefs makes all your legal dealing run much smoother. Hiring a lawyer is an important task, so make sure that they actually specialize in the field that you specifically need. The law is very complex and lawyers tend to specialize in a particular field.

For example, a family law lawyer can handle a variety of tasks for you. They can help you update or write your will, or if you are need a general power of attorney written out. Unfortunately even in the Christian community there are divorces, and a family law attorney can help you walk through the entire process. The positive being, that a Christian attorney will help try and keep the proceedings as amicable as possible. So hopefully a bad situation is not made even worse.

The bible clearly lays out how we should handle legal disputes. It is unfortunate, but in our secular society, going to our church elders is not a viable option. So you may either need an attorney to represent you in taking legal action against someone, or with the “I’ll sue” attitude in our country, you may need to defend yourself against legal action. You will need to have an attorney with this type of court room expertise.

If you are selling or buying a home, you may want to hire a real estate attorney to represent you during your closing. This way your interest are protected and you can be sure that there is nothing in the closing documents that will come back to haunt you two years down the road. It is always a good idea to get legal advice on these types of transactions.

Should you have gotten yourself in trouble with the IRS, there are also Christian attorneys that specialize in tax laws. They can represent you so that you will no longer be hassled by the IRS while an acceptable payment plan and resolution can be set up. This can be a huge relief, as dealing with the IRS can be a very stressful situation.

Christian legal services are available for any type of litigation that you may encounter. Finding an attorney that understands what you need and has the same belief system that you have is very important. They will understand how you want things handled, and why you want it handled that way.

Finding a Christian real estate agent has become a whole lot easier with the internet. You can type in “Christian real estate agent” and many companies will come up. However, the easiest way to find a real estate agent is to go to a Christian business directory. This directory will list a variety of services available, all Christian based. In this current housing market having a real estate agent working for you might be the best way to go. They will be able to advertise for you and help guide you through the paperwork quagmire involved in selling or buying a home.

Once you have found a real estate agent to help you out with the buying of your new home, it is time to start shopping for a mortgage. There are many Christian based lending companies available. These lending companies not only help with new mortgages, but the can also help with any other financing needs like home equity loans, and refinancing. Some of them also specialize in getting you financed, even if you have less than perfect credit.

Having a real estate agent that is a Christian can be helpful in other ways also. Having someone that understands your belief system is extremely helpful. They will know how you feel about everything from where your kids will attend school, to the type of neighborhood you want to live in. They can also tell you about the community and give you some suggestions about the local churches in the area.

What many Christian don’t know is that there is an entire business community that is Christian based. When selling or buying a home, you won’t just find a Christian real estate agent, but you can find a Christian based advertising company to advertise it for you. Then when you are ready there are lending companies that are also Christian based available. And last but not least, when you are actually ready to leave your old home or move into your new home you can hire a cleaning company that is Christian owned and operated.

Staying within the Christian communities helps further spread the word of God. It keeps the body of Christ growing in all directions, because you will never know the full impact that you have while using these companies. All this information can be found on the web, but if you search for a Christian business directory, you can find it all in one place.