Pre-planning is the key to the success of your business. This checklist/guide covers everything you need to know - what follows is other sites that will give you a wider perspective
2. Market research
Is there a market for your products and is it large enough to justify your entering this market
3. Strategise and plan
- Business plan
What is your vision for you business, what are the threats you will face and your strategies to combat them
3.1 What is your business model
Your business model affects every aspect of your business
3.1.1 Importing and exporting
Things to consider if your business model includes importing or exporting
3.2 Choose the right business structure
Choose the ownership structure of our business. The different structure incur different costs and offer different protections
3.3 What name do you want for your business
A business name offers branding opportunities. this site contains links to the business name register, trading name register and domain name register
3.4 Where is your place of business
The right location is dependent on your customer's needs. Most small business operate from home
3.5 Understand your legal obligations
This site links to general business legislation that you will have to comply with