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Start-up guidePresentation

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What makes a great business?

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Step 1Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

Step 6

What steps do you think are needed to turn an idea into a profitable business?

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Even a brilliant idea can be unsuccessful if you

rush into action without research and planning!

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Research will help you identify who your customers are and who you’ll be competing against to reach them.

A good business plan will help you think through all the financial implications of starting your business. It will help you estimate your start-up costs, and forecast how much your operating costs will be once you start trading.

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Define your business What are the strengths and weaknesses of

the competition?What is your product or service?

Who are your customers?

Why is there a need for this?

What’s your unique selling point

(USP)?

What is your idea?

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What will your start-up

costs be?

What are your production

costs?

What do you need

to start your business?

What will the operating costs

be once you start trading?

Your business costs

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Local press

How will you market

your business?

Promote your business

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Creating a business plan is a bit like doing a jigsaw.

Once you’ve got all the pieces in place, it’s easy to see the big picture.

Now you’re ready to pitch your idea!

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=You’re in business!

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