{"product_id":"digital-product-1","title":"RMI Small Business Starter Guide — 2026 Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurn your business idea into a practical launch plan with this step-by-step introduction to starting and operating a small business in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for aspiring entrepreneurs, local business owners, foreign investors, students, and organizations supporting small-business development, this digital guide explains the RMI startup process in plain language and places the major registrations, costs, taxes, labor requirements, and planning decisions in one resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, readers will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to turn an idea into a basic business plan;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to register and license a business in Majuro;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhere to obtain a local business license;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to register as an employer with MISSA;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow GRT, Net Profit Tax, Consumption Tax, wage withholding, Social Security, and health contributions may affect a business;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to budget for first-year startup and compliance costs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow land access and commercial leasing can affect a business location;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhich industries may present opportunities in the RMI;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow foreign investors can approach FIBL, corporate registration, Labor, Immigration, work permits, and related requirements;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat to prepare for annual renewals and ongoing compliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide also includes a \u003cstrong\u003ebasic business plan template\u003c\/strong\u003e and a practical Lazy Jays case study showing how one RMI business developed its concept, identified its customers, planned startup costs, diversified revenue, and built a marketing strategy. The Lazy Jays source plan illustrates a mixed café, community, travel, and service model aimed at students, professionals, families, expatriates, government and NGO staff, and travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe market section reflects real challenges facing the RMI private sector, including tax reform, investment barriers, access to land, labor governance, skills shortages, and the need for development across primary, secondary, service, and knowledge-based industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded with purchase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable PDF e-book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditable business-plan template\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResident business startup checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeign investor startup checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-year startup cost planner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistration and renewal roadmap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLazy Jays business-plan sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51430502760694,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/3660\/5686\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug3_2026_09_45_51PM.png?v=1785750369","url":"https:\/\/rmibusiness.store\/products\/digital-product-1","provider":"RMI Small Business Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}