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Small Business Information Small Business Information Start Up Manage and Grow Money Matters From Alyssa Gregory, your Guide to Small Business Information Deciding to start a business can be one of the most exhilarating decisions you make in your life. This issue guides you through some of the steps required to make your small business start-up a successful experience. Enjoy! Get Inspired with a Business Idea All businesses start from an idea. You may have dreamed of starting your own business for years, or inspiration may have hit you unexpectedly. Regardless of the source, the first step of starting your own business is coming up with a business idea. Here are some to get you thinking. Read more Write a Business Plan If you intend to seek financial support, a formal written business plan is a must. But even if you don't anticipate seeking financial support, a business plan can give you clarity about what you hope to achieve and how you plan to do it. Here's an outline to get you started. Read more Pick and Register Your Business Name Your business name plays a role in almost every aspect of your business, so you want it to be a good one. Make sure you think through all of the potential implications as you explore your options and choose your business name. Here are 10 tips. Read more Set Up Your Business Location Setting up your place of business is important for the operation of your business, whether you will have a home office, a shared or private office space, or a retail location. Here are some of the things you should consider. Read more Small Business Information Ads Small Business Plan Business New Business Grants Low Startup Business Business Loans Women Featured Articles "Like" Us on Facebook Learn about Finance and Loans Research Government and Regulations Explore Small Business Insurance Identify Legal Issues Discover Time Management Tips   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. More> This newsletter is written by: Alyssa Gregory Small Business Information Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Small Business Information newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Start a Small Business Use This Business Plan Outline Incorporate Your Small Business Cut Small Business Costs Grow Your Small Business Advertisement