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Launching Your Business

Starting a business is one of the most exciting journeys an individual can take.  Over ten million people each year consider starting a business.  As a result, more than three million new small businesses are started annually. 

Entrepreneurship offers numerous rewards, but it also presents many challenges.  Understanding these challenges and careful business planning can help lead to a successful business launch.  Do your homework!  Follow these steps and discover what others before you have learned and see how things begin to fall in place.

Task 1: Are You Ready?   Task 2: Find A Mentor

task  1    Are You Ready?>>
task  2    Find a Mentor>>
task  3    Writing a Business Plan>>
task  4    Finance StartUp>>
task  5    Buy a Business>>
task  6    Buy a Franchise>>
task  7    Name Your Business>>
task  8    Choose a Structure>>
task  9    Protect Your Ideas>>
task  10    Get Licenses and Permits>>
task  11    Pick a Location>>
task  12    Lease Equipment>>
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