Do your Research 

Mind Your Own Business can get you the information you need to plan, start and manage your new enterprise. It's not as difficult as you may think to launch a new business. Check out the wealth of information the U.S. Small Business provides at www.sba.gov. The table of links below will help you to navigate the vast amount of available information and find just what you need.

	Start Your Business Find a Mentor Develop a Marketing Plan Finance Start-Up Buy a Business Buy a Franchise Name Your Business Choose a Structure Protect Your Ideas Get Licenses and Permits Pick a Location Lease Equipment
Plan Your Business Get Ready Write a Business Plan		Manage Your Business Being a Leader Make Decisions Manage Employees Market and Price Market and Sell Understanding Fair Practice Pay Taxes Get Insurance Handle Legal Concerns Forecast Use Technology Finance Growth
	Getting Out Plan Your Exit Sell Your Business Transfer Ownership Liquidate Assets File Bankruptcy Close Officially

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