Steps for a Successful Startup

Step 1:  Prepare for Success

Take the time to find out if your idea is viable. Who will buy your product or service? What’s happening in your industry?

• Research your market
• Take a startup class
• Talk to a startup counselor

Step 2:  Plan Your Business

Good business planning keeps you focused, and can be the difference between failure and success.

• Take a business planning class
• Write a business plan
• Talk to a business planning counselor

Step 3:  Register and License Your Business

You’ll need to go through several steps to make sure your business can operate legally. Take the measures you need to now, to prepare your company for the future.

• Forms of Business Organizations