Help with starting a business

[luxury3]

I want to start my own business , either a shop or catering van. Any ideas/help? I no what I want to sell just need help with setting up.

[Saffron]

What are you going to sell?

[Robert Poste's Child]

How about starting with some market research to find out if there's a market for what you have in mind and what the competition is like, rents etc?

You could also look at the business banking sections of a couple of bank websites as they usually have helpful guides for start-ups.

If you need a loan to start off then the bank would probably want to see a detailed business plan.

You will also need a business banking account. Charges vary, but as a start-up you should be able to get 1-2 years of free banking from them.

Good luck.

[womanofdulwich]

I think you will need some food hygeine quaifications if you are catering.

http://www.food.gov.uk/business-industry/caterers/food-hygiene

[TheArtfulDogger]

This is helpful too

https://www.gov.uk/browse/business/food

Also look at what help and support are provided by southwark based business support organisations including business extra near the elephant

[Seabag]

I'm gathering that it's a food offer

What do you want to sell

Who is your product aimed at

How often will it be on sale

[jacks09]

Hi luxury3,

Pm me....I've started a couple of businesses and am looking to set up a consultancy....would happily help you for free to test my methods!

[PennyDreadful]

Morley College (at the Elephant) runs various courses for people who want to know more about starting their own business: http://www.morleycollege.ac.uk/courses/search?keywords=route+to+business&department=enterprise&sub_department=&term=&time=

[whitmoreerick]

Hi! Since that you are starting a business, it would be better if you have an IT support for small businesses in London. Since that technology nowadays are being trendy with entrepreneurs like you. Just saying a little piece of advice. Have a great day!