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FREE Start-Up Pack

How To Start A Business Tring- Free Start-Up Pack
How To Start A Business Tring- Free Start-Up Pack

This FREE business start-up pack contains everything that you need to get you started.

It is a common trait amongst entrepreneurs to just want to 'get on with it'. However, if you want to maximise your chances of success, it is worth putting in time and effort before you start to ensure that you have set-up correctly.

This collection of resources has been put together to make the process as straight-forward as possible but also to ensure that you do not miss anything important. We hope that you find it useful.

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  • Start-up checklist
  • Step-by-step guide
  • Business plan template
  • Personal survival budget planner
  • Cashflow forecast template
  • Marketing plan template
  • Guide to business networking
  • Start-up map
  • Contents of CD-Rom
  • Plus more being added
Download Pack Contents: The key important dates, legal and tax requirements; a simple to follow step-by-step guide; relevant fact-sheets; business plan, cash flow forecast, survival budget and marketing plan templates; start-up map; contents of our Start Your Own Business CD-Rom; and a Powerpoint presentation.

Download Components Individually

Start Your Own Business Book

This 180 page book is packed with start-up information and resources.

How to Start Step-by-Step

An easy to read, step-by-step guide to setting up your own business.

Business Start-Up Checklist

Plot your start-up progress and make sure you don't miss anything important.

Business Plan Template

Your new business 'roadmap' with simple to follow instructions.

Personal Survival Budget Planner

This template will help you to work out how much you need to make each month.

Cashflow Forecast Template

An easy to use template, created in Microsoft Excel. Instructions are included.

Marketing Plan Template

This one page template will help you consider how you are going to reach your market.

Business Start-Up Map

This infographic has proved to be very popular. Ideal for a visual guide through the start-up process

Start A Business PowerPoint

This Powerpoint presentation can be personalised and you are welcome to use it (free).