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Home > How-to guides > Starting a business

Starting a business 

You’ve decided to go into business, completed your market research and written your business plan. Now you’re ready to take the next step, but where do you begin? Here is some information to help you get started.

For information on operating your business from home, see our home-based business topic.

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