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This page provides the journey from ideation to launching a business. There are many steps in planning a business not all are applicable to each business type, but the following may help in orienting about where the need may be. All business planning has common areas which should be considered when starting a business.  
 
This page provides the journey from ideation to launching a business. There are many steps in planning a business not all are applicable to each business type, but the following may help in orienting about where the need may be. All business planning has common areas which should be considered when starting a business.  
  
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If the customer has an idea of what industry they want to start a business in that matches one of these industries, it may be helpful to go to these pages for more industry-specific questions and resources:
 
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Latest revision as of 20:44, 26 October 2023

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This page provides the journey from ideation to launching a business. There are many steps in planning a business not all are applicable to each business type, but the following may help in orienting about where the need may be. All business planning has common areas which should be considered when starting a business.

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Needs Assessment

Exploratory & Orientation Questions

  • What have you thought about so far?
  • Do you have any previous experience?
  • Have you attempted to write your business plan yet? If so, are you stuck at any particular steps? If not, you might want to start with How do I write a business plan?

Industry-specific questions

If the customer has an idea of what industry they want to start a business in that matches one of these industries, it may be helpful to go to these pages for more industry-specific questions and resources:

Industry Specific Questions & Resources
Industry Subcategories Category 2 Category 3

Art

 Artwork

Graphic Design

Painting

Authorship

 Book Publishing

Selling Books

Writing Books

Beauty & Cosmetology

 Barbershop/Hair Salon

Hair Supply Store

Make-up Artists

Nail/ Pedicure Technician

Skincare

Waxing

Business Laws & Regulation

 NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Childcare

 Childcare Business

Home-Based

Nanny Services

Cleaning Services

 NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Computer Science & Technology

 Coding/Programming

Computer Repair

Cyber Security

Social Media

Technology Assistant

Web Design

Construction

 Carpentry

Electrical

Flooring

Handyman

HVAC

Landscaping

Plumbing

Renovation

Roofing

Snow Removal

Consulting

 Business

Marketing

Training

E-Commerce

 NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Education

 Adult Education/Training

Apprenticeship/Internship (Paid/Non-Paid)

College/University

Early Childhood

School-Aged

Tutoring

Entertainment

 Bands

Dancers

DJ’s

Roller/Ice Skate Lessons

Party/Wedding Planners

Singers

Farming/Gardening/Landscaping

 NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Finances

 Banking Services

Credit Repair

Investments/Saving

Auto/Home/Life Insurance

Food Industry

 Catering

Food Truck

Restaurant

  • Food Safety and Handling
  • Liquor license

Government Contracting

Health & Wellness

 Dentistry

Funeral Services

Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor

Massage Therapy

Medical

Mental Health

Nutritionists

Personal Trainer

Physical Therapy

Vitamin Supplements

Yoga

Home Based Business

Multi-Level Marketing

Music

Non-Profit

 501(c)(3)

Photography & Videography

Religion

 Ministry/Church

Retail

Security Services

 Home Security

Personal Security

Security Guard

Sports

 Coaching

Personal Trainer

Store-Front Business

 Event Space

Transportation

 Bus Service

Delivery Services

Towing

Trucking

  • CDL

Uber/Taxi/Lyft/Limousine


Question Index

Marketing

Questions related to marketing in general and applicable across contexts.

Competition

Questions related to understanding competitors in a market

Revenue/Sales

Expenses/Operations

Legal

Business Plan

If a business plan draft is ready and it may be time to look to local resources for registering and Launching a Business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Race and Social Equity

How do I ensure that I have a diverse team?

LGBTQ+

Accessibility

Where do I find laws about accessibility?

https://ada.gov

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