What's the first bit of advice you would give to some one looking to start a small business?

I am interested in starting a small business in my down town area, which is growing very steadily and is promising. I want to open up a coffee shop/bakery, but have no clue where to start. I don't have a lot of money to invest initialy, so I have lots of questions about investors. Any information would be helpful!

Write a business plan. Go to your local bookstore and buy a book about it. There will be several to choose from in the business section. Writing a business plan will force you to do the research and calculations necessary to plan your business venture. Plus, if you need to approach a bank about a business loan, they will ask for some sort of plan anyway. Doing this will make sure you've thought everything through.

make a feasibility study on what business you are going to put up. And think of the type of market and the target customers you would like to have.

Read this article on things you should think about before opening the doors to any small business
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Go read the book "The E-myth"

This book will surely open your eyes.

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