Steps in starting a small business

1. Step 1: Do Your Research. …
2. Step 2: Make a Plan. …
3. Step 3: Plan Your Finances. …
4. Step 4: Choose a Business Structure. …
5. Step 5: Pick and Register Your Business Name. …
6. Step 6: Get Licenses and Permits. …
7. Step 7: Choose Your Accounting System. …
8. Step 8: Set Up Your Business Location.
9. Step 9: Get Your Team Ready
10. Step 10: Promote Your Small Business

You can also attempt to get your business off the ground by bootstrapping, using as little capital as necessary to start your business. You may find that a combination of the paths listed above work best. The goal here, though, is to work through the options and create a plan for setting up the capital you need to get your business off the ground.