Whats steps should you follow to start your own small business?

Question

my husband wants to open a kebab shop

Answer 1

get a business plan guide you can get this from your local banks hey will provide you with information and cd roms to explain how to make a business plan and calculations of what you will need to open it then research on how big you want your business to be and where also how much are yu putting into it and how much you may need to borrow from a bank

Answer 2

research, research, research - it really is key to starting a successful business!

Speak to your local trading standards, enviromental health and business link for advice. Make use of free business advisors and mentors, and any free guides you can get.



Request a copy of this free No-Nonsense Guide to Starting a Business produced by business link and BERR (DTI) http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/act...

you can download the pdf or send for a paper copy. it's an excellent all round guide to things you must consider.

search, or look on http://www.scavenger.net for some useful business start-up guides (the business opportunity profiles are excellent and really helped me to focus on what i needed to know and do to get my business off the ground!) your local business link will be able to provide you with a copy of the ones you want free of charge http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/act...

good luck with all your (your husbands) ideas! Rebecca x

Answer 3

Being specific to your question:

Market research - assess demand, spend time looking for locations that have the level of footfall, without competition.

Planning - get the right planning consents for the building.

Sourcing - check out the right suppliers for quality meats and produce

Finance - Appointment with the bank, cashflow forecasts, raise capital, etc.

Decide on business name and usp's if applicable.

Set goals and timetables to complete each stage of the process.

Consult solicitor with regards legal aspects.

Marketing - get leaflets done up and perhaps offer home delivery, let people know your there - banners, leaflets on the high street etc.

Job done put your feet up before the hard work begins....

Answer 4

Check with the Small Business Administration they can guide you in the steps to insure that you are "Ready to Start a Business".

They offer an assessment tool that is designed to help you better understand your readiness for starting a small business.  It is simple to use and will take less than 5 minutes to complete.  The tool will prompt you with questions and assist you in evaluating skills, characteristics and experience – as they relate to your preparedness for starting a business.

Your responses will be scored automatically and an assessment profile provided, when you click the submit button.  You will also receive, based on your score, a statement of Suggested Next Steps, directing you to the most appropriate SBA resources to help improve your business preparedness.  

Such next steps may include free SBA on-line courses, direct access to on-line counseling and/or targeted links to appropriate resources.