Want to start a business but now sure what the first step is? Read our Starting a Business FAQs then get in touch with an SBDC Business Advisor today!Learn more about why you might loan your LLC money, the pros and cons of lending to your business, and how to do it right. You may apply for a business loan at any time. But unless you have excellent personal credit AND collateral you will very likely not get one. For Partnership applicants provide 2018 or 2019 Form 1065, page 1; for C Corporation applicants provide 2018 or. Residents can use this helpful step-by-step instruction guide to get their small business started in Fort Worth. Online filing and searching available through SOSDirect. For information or to subscribe, call (512) 475-2703.