Free guide: How to start a small business

Seeing your great ideas come to life and turning your passion into a successful business can be exciting. But if you’re ready to make your business dreams a reality, how do you know where to start? At the Federation of Small Businesses, we’ve put together this handy guide to help you take the first steps towards becoming your own boss.

From finances and legal paperwork to business plans and marketing, you’ll learn step-by-step how to start a small business. Get it right from day one with advice and guidance from industry experts.

In this guide:

• Doing your research
• Decide on your structure
• Brand your business
• Write your business plan
• Figure out your finances
• Work out where you’re working from
• Set up your technology
• Market your business

Further Reading: Writing SMART Goals

A great follow-up piece to our How to Start a Business guide is our article on writing SMART goals for your small business. It offers practical advice on creating clear and actionable goals to help you stay focused and achieve success. Learn more about SMART goals and how to write them here.