Introduction
Starting a new business is both exciting and rewarding, but it is also full of challenges. The level of commitment that you will need should not be underestimated.
The success of your business will partly depend on your attitude and skills. This means being honest about a range of issues - your knowledge, your financial status and the personal qualities that you can bring to your new business.
Commitment, drive, perseverance and support from family and friends will go a long way towards transforming your business idea into reality and will be especially important during the early days.
There is a lot of support available to people wanting to set up their own business.
- Business Link in London has a really useful online guide that will help you decide whether you have what it takes to set up a new business. It also provides a look at the day-to-day reality of starting a business and outlines the skills and qualities that you will need.
- GLE oneLondon provides a wide range of business support to people thinking of starting their own business and also to those looking to grow their business. They finance, advise, mentor and train thousands of people every year to start and grow their businesses. Click here for more information the support they provide.