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Setting up your micro enterprise
When setting up any enterprise, it is important that it is based on a clear, well thought-out business plan. Creating a plan involves working through a series of actions or steps. This section explores the ten steps you need to complete covering topics such as market research, financial analysis, business structure and people planning. 

Here are 10 steps that are required to start a business successfully. Take one step at a time, and you will be on your way to successful small business ownership.
5.1 Setting up your micro enterprise
5.1.1 Step 1: Do your research 5.1.2 Step 2: Write your business plan 5.1.3 Step 3: Plan your finances 5.1.4 Step 4: Choose a business structure 5.1.5 Step 5: Pick and register your business name 5.1.6 Step 6: Get licenses and permits 5.1.7 Step 7: Choose your accounting system 5.1.8 Step 8: Set up your business location 5.1.9 Step 9: Get Your Team Ready 5.1.10 Step 10: Promote your small business
5.2 Skills for setting up a micro enterprise
5.2.1 Project management 5.2.2 Finance and accountancy 5.2.3 Leadership 5.2.4 Presenting and communication 5.2.5 Delegation and managing people 5.2.6 Sales and marketing
5.3 The cost and risks of setting up a micro enterprise
5.3.1 Product or service risk 5.3.2 Market risk 5.3.3 Financial risk 5.3.4 Health and safety risk 5.3.5 Poor management risk
5.4 Educational film
5.5 Additional resources
5.6 References
Exercise 1 Exercise 2