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starting your own business

me and my fiance want to start our own business but were not sure which way to go about the procedures. is there any places i can go to/ or phone for advice who can give me info on what i need to do first and so on?

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  • lee8040
    lee8040 Posts: 554 Forumite
    anyone?...
  • lee8040
    lee8040 Posts: 554 Forumite
    just phoned business link there sending me some info on what to do
  • Hardup_Hester
    Hardup_Hester Posts: 4,800 Forumite
    You could also try thr FSB, Federation of Small Businesses, I've found them very helpful
    Hester

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  • Dave_Brooker
    Dave_Brooker Posts: 1,128 Forumite
    lee8040 wrote: »
    me and my fiance want to start our own business but were not sure which way to go about the procedures. is there any places i can go to/ or phone for advice who can give me info on what i need to do first and so on?

    What do you need to know?
    The money, Dave...
  • the_optimist
    the_optimist Posts: 486 Forumite
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    Just read your question, lee8040 - business link is a good start. They offer a lot of advice and free start-up courses. I did a few useful courses with them, also got myself a mentor who I meet every so often and, as I'm approaching my business' 1st anniversary, there will be another follow-up meeting.

    Good luck
    He who asks is a fool for five minutes, but he who does not ask remains a fool forever.
    Chinese Proverb
  • richt71
    richt71 Posts: 946 Forumite
    Business link are very good and when you're ready I'd get a few free consultations with local accountants (yellow pages or google them). They usually give you good advice upon starting so you keep the tax office happy. And of course the one you like you can use in future when you're up and running.
  • barrymung
    barrymung Posts: 638 Forumite
    lee8040 wrote: »
    me and my fiance want to start our own business but were not sure which way to go about the procedures. is there any places i can go to/ or phone for advice who can give me info on what i need to do first and so on?

    What sort of business had you got in mind? Before doing anything else try to determine if the proposed business is viable.

    If you don't think it will jeopardise your business post your ideas on here. Chances are someone will have done/be doing something similar and will be able to tell you the pitfalls you are likely to face.
  • barnesy_2
    barnesy_2 Posts: 141 Forumite
    I don't know where you are but you could try your local chamber of commerce they are usually very good.


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