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A successful business is underpinned by firm basic principles, starting with a business plan.

• Write your business plan
• Name your company
• Sort out equipment
• Find the right premises

There are certain things you have to do when starting and running a business. We’ve outlined some legal, accounting and admin requirements.

• Legal structure
• Accounting and tax obligations
• Other business admin

Know your competitors and you may have a greater chance at improving your performance. Developing a marketing plan and road-testing your idea is also advisable.

• Know your competitors
• Developing and implementing a marketing plan
• Road-test your idea
• Online marketing and digital social media

Understanding the numbers and being on top of your finances is absolutely vital when starting and running a business.

• Understand the numbers
• Forecasting
• Cashflow
• Financial problems
• Arrange your funding

Free help with starting and growing a business

The Business Start Up Course is a comprehensive and free online course for anyone who wants to find out more about starting or growing a business.
The course is packed with useful information regardless of where you are in the start up process. So, for added flexibility, you can complete the course at your own pace.

(Anyone can sign up to this course - whether or not you're a RBS customer.)
Sign up for the course now

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