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Guide to starting a business
3. Plan for success
You’ve analysed your idea and yourself. Next you can plan your future and see how it all comes together.
Starting a business guide
Required
Develop your business plan
Planning out your business gives you direction and keeps your business on track. You’ll also need a business plan if you seek finance.
Starting a business guide
Recommended
Research your market
Research helps you figure out where your business fits in the market. Pay close attention to your location, customers and competitors.
Starting a business guide
Recommended
Write your marketing plan
Need to tell everyone about your new business? A marketing plan can help you find and reach your customers and work out what makes your business different.
Starting a business guide
Recommended
Develop your export strategy
Before you expand your goods or services overseas, make sure you plan ahead. An export plan can help you discover new markets and the best way your business can operate in them.
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