STARTINGA BUSINESS

1. GET THE BUSINESS IDEAIdentify your likes and skills

Identify your personal goals

Find common themes

Desktop research

Confirm your business readiness

CHECKLIST

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2. RESEARCH Licenses, regulations & insurance

Structure, location & employees

Funding, loans & grants

Brand & name protection

Target market & selling point

3. CONSULT EXPERTS Accountant/Financial advisor

Solicitor

Marketing

Regulators/Authorities

Industry representatives

4. DEVELOP BUSINESS PLANIdea description & SWOT analysis

Marketing strategy

Legalities & risk management

Proposed operations

Financial statements

5. BUSINESS SET-UPIdea description & SWOT analysis

Develop action plan

Implement, monitor & review plan

Get help if needed

Don't get disheartened!

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