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Starting a new business? Follow 247Advisor's 10 Steps to Start Up™ program.
1. Factors to Consider Before You Start
Start Up Statistics
Should I start a business?
Entrepreneurial traits
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2. Decide if You Should Build or Buy Your Business
Should I buy a franchise?
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3. Refine Your Business Idea
Finding a Niche with Product Positioning
Product Strategy
The Importance of Customer Research
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3a. Determine Your Business' Vision, Mission and Strategic Intent
Advanced, optional advice on refining your vision.
Writing a Mission Statement
Sample Mission Statements
Defining Your Company's Vision
Defining Your Strategic Intent
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vision and strategy articles
4. Choose Your Business Ownership Structure
A Quick Guide to Business Entities
What are the advantages and
disadvantages of sole proprietorship, partnership and corporation?
Incorporating Your Business Using Three
Simple Steps
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5. Build a Business Plan
Business Plan Basics
Recommended Business Planning Books
Business Plan Template (choose from free and low cost templates)
Business Plans-What Consultants Don't Tell You
Five Crucial Components of a Business Plan
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6. Register Your Business
Do I really need to register my
business and get a Tax ID?
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7. Raise Start Up Funds
Asking Family and Friends
for Start Up Funds
How to Ask Family and Friends for Start-up Funds
Presenting Power: Three Simple Tips for
Presenting to Potential Investors
Should I Use Credit Cards to Start Up My Small Business?
Angel Investors
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8. Find Mentors and Advisors
Small Business Association Link
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9. Begin Business Operation
Start Up Tips
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Tips for Home-Based Businesses
Check List for
Starting Your Home-Based Business
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Tips for Part-Time Business Owners
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on part-time businesses
Tips for Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Businesses
Census Report Statistics on Women-Owned Businesses
My Biz for Women
Women and Minority Small Business Certification: Pros and Cons
Women and Minority Business Certification Resources
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