Article: HOW TO START A BUSINESS

Starting a business can be an exciting experience. There are many factors, both from a personal and a business standpoint, to consider. It's crucial that you properly assess the risks, since most businesses fail for lack of capital or a properly focused product.

The following is a checklist designed for people beginning to think about starting a very small business, usually defined as a firm with less than $500,000 a year in annual revenues.

Think about the overall concept of the product or service you want to sell: You have to have a firm idea of what is to be sold and why. You also need to address how the product will be brought to market, and what that will cost. Also, where is the ...

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