Decide on the Type of Business

Is It Feasible?

What Are Your Interests?

Do You Have the Experience?

Are You an Expert?

What Is the Market/Competition Like?

Is the Venture Lucrative?

Is There Competition?

How Can You Set Yourself Apart from the Competition?

How Is the Customer Prospect?

Basics of Starting a Business

Decide on a Name

Legal Structure of the Business

Register the Business

Choose the Location

Hire an Accountant

Create a Business Plan

What Should Be Included in the Business Plan?

Gather Documentation

Develop a Business Plan Outline

Draft a Business Plan

Get Financing

Contact Organizations for Guidance

Decide the Type of Financing

Shop Around

What to Do Once Approved

Hire Employees

Develop Job Descriptions

Advertise Positions

Interview Candidates

Select Candidates

Training Employees

Teach Company Culture

Implement Actual Training for the Position

Provide Feedback

Offer Additional Training, If Necessary

Market the Business

Traditional Marketing

Create a Website

Social Media

Networking Groups

Run the Business

Procurement

Sell! Sell! Sell!

How to Manage Cash Flow

Budgeting

Grow the Business

Offer More Products / Services

Open Another Location

Franchise Opportunities

Scoring Large Contracts