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:
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Work with experienced business advisors

Get insights and assistance from professionals to reach your business goals.

Use the Business Starter Toolkit

Use the Business Starter Toolkit

Find all the permits and licenses you’ll need to get started.

Watch our business guide videos

Watch our business guide videos

Develop your skills and strategies with practical video tutorials.