Business Startup Checklist

15 Steps to Starting Your Own Business

Establish Business and Personal Goals

Assess your Strengths and Weaknesses as Entrepreneur

Conduct a thorough Market Analysis

Analyze your Business Idea By Doing a SWOT Analysis

Assess your Financial Resources and Identify Potential Sources Of Funds

Identify your Customers and Competitors

Determine the Start-up Costs

Decide on your Business Location

Prepare a Business & Marketing Plan

Select a lawyer and an Accountant

Choose a form of Organisation (Proprietorship,Partnership,Corporation).

Create your Business (Register Company\'s Name,Incorporate the Business).

Select a Banker Set up a Business Checking Account

Apply for Business Loans and Grants (if applicable); Establish a line of credit (if possible)

Select an Insurance Agent and Obtain Business Insurance