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Do your research and validate your idea: You’re probably going to be doing this at the same time as you write your business plan. It’s the lean format of the business plan—the format that will allow you to adapt fastest as you progress through the startup phase. The County Business and Demographics on the U.S.

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DockName : If you want real people to help you find a business name, check out DockName to have your name and domain name crowdsourced. See Also: Resources and Tools to Help You Name Your Business. SizeUp : If you need help finding a business location or want to see where your competition is, check out SizeUp. Human resources.

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See Also: How Not Doing Market Research Sunk My Business. Don’t just do it to fill in a section of your business plan. Do it because it will greatly reduce risk as you start your business. Detailed market research isn’t necessary for all businesses. What Is a Market Forecast?

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It’ll be necessary here to do some type of financial forecast , or perhaps a business plan (we recommend a Lean Plan ). Depending on the type of business you’re starting, the types of funding available to you will vary greatly. How long will it take you to break even? Is it 12 months after you open?

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To make it easier for you to read, we’ve grouped the resources by whether you’re planning, funding, starting, or growing your business. Planning your business: Free resources: Business Plan Template ». One Page Business Pitch Template ». 500+ Sample Business Plans ».

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