Starting Your Business Journey
Building a strong foundation is essential for starting your business. Use our guides, tips, and checklists to refine your concept and develop key entrepreneurial skills. Start your journey by:
- Exploring our Business Readiness Assessment.
- Watching our step-by-step video guides.
Key Resources for Your Business Journey
Research and validate your business idea
Test your concept by exploring market trends, customer needs, and competitor insights.
Core aspects of starting a business
Learn about the legal, financial, and operational requirements to set up your business.
Analyzing feasibility for new ventures
Evaluate the economic, legal, and practical viability of your startup.
Assess your readiness to become a business owner
Understand the responsibilities of business ownership and assess your personal goals.
Essential skills for running a business
Identify the abilities and knowledge you’ll need to successfully manage your business.
Create your business plan
Learn how to draft or update your business plan with our free templates and resources.
Understand costs to start and run your business
Explore both startup and ongoing expenses to ensure financial planning.
Managing risks for a new business
Learn how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to safeguard your venture.
Take the Business Readiness Assessment
Discover if your idea and plans are prepared to launch a successful business.
Tools and Support
Explore additional tools to support your business:
Work with experienced business advisors
Get insights and assistance from professionals to reach your business goals.
Use the Business Starter Toolkit
Find all the permits and licenses you’ll need to get started.
Watch our business guide videos
Develop your skills and strategies with practical video tutorials.