1. How to start a business - Overview

If you’re wondering how to start a business, there are some key decisions you will need to make before starting up. As well as your product or service, you may want to choose your business’ name, its structure and how you are going to run it. It is also important to think about how you are going to attract customers and where you will get the money for starting up.

This guide outlines what your options are, and where you can find the information you need for planning your new business. It gives guidance on business plans, finance and the legal requirements that must be met when starting up a business.