Start Up Guide

ONE: Starting Up in Business

TWO: Develop Your Ideas

THREE: Getting Going...

A) Where to Begin

1. Questions about being self employed
2. Deciding on the Right Business
3. Starting New vs Purchasing

B) Before You Start

1. Developing a Business Plan
   
2. Market Research
3. Customers and Competition
4. Location of the Business
   

C) Business Premises

1. Rent or Purchase?
2. Catering
3. Office
4. Serviced Office
5. Working from Home
6. Retail Premises
7. Warehouse Premises
   

D) Business Name

E) Type and Ownership

F) Logistical Considerations

1. Timeframe
2. Products, Customers and Marketing

G) Employment and Staff

1. Employment and Contracts
2. Training

H) Finance

1. Bookkeeping and Administration
2. Raising Finance
3. Payment on Goods and Services
4. Business Banking Costs
5. Forecasting Profit & Loss and Cashflow
6. Contingencies
   

I) Legal Considerations

1. Legal Considerations
2. Protection of Staff
3. Security and Insurance