Planning

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Consider what's involved in running a business before you start.

Deciding on a business structure is important. It affects your legal obligations.

A business plan sets you up for success when you start and helps you adapt as your business grows.

Understand the different types of intellectual property (IP) protection and how they can help you protect your business.

Improve the way you run your business by creating effective processes, products or ideas.

Handy resources to help you learn about your industry's legal, operational and business requirements.

This guide will take you through each step of starting a business and help you understand what's ahead.