Business on Main: 28 Days to Start Up

This series from Business on Main gives you 28 steps — one step a day for four weeks — to help you get your business off the ground. It includes tips on choosing the right business, doing research and planning, setting up a business and finally, selling your product.

• Week 1: What’s the Big Idea?
• (Over the course of the week, brainstorm to assess what kind of business you should start.)
• Week 2: Do Your Homework
• (Research your market, find your niche, choose a name, design a logo and protect your IP.)
• Week 3: The Nuts & Bolts
• (This week, choose a business structure, write a business plan, choose a location and more.)
• Week 4: Get Set for Launch
• (Set up your bookkeeping, set prices, hire help, build a Web presence and get ready to sell!)