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From a business idea to engaging in business

You can gradually develop your business idea into business activities. First, use your idea as a basis for a more concrete business concept. Then use your business concept to prepare a business plan and related financing and profitability calculations. Choose for your company a name that is relevant to your business and satisfies the official requirements. If necessary, you should also prepare a market survey and competitor analysis that allows your company to find its place and gain competitive advantage in the market.

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Business concept

Your business concept describes how your company will engage in business in line with its business idea.

Business plan

The business plan indicates how your company will implement its business concept. Use your plan to describe issues such as your product and customers.

Company name

Your company’s name must satisfy the legal requirements and be relevant to the business. You can also use an auxiliary or a parallel business name.

Market survey

A market survey provides a general view of the market your company is entering. It describes e.g. your customers’ needs and competitive situation.

Competitor analysis

A competitor analysis helps your company evaluate and anticipate what its competitors are doing. It helps your company find its place in the market.

Ensure profitability

Build your company to make it profitable right from the start. Monitor how its profitability develops and take corrective action if necessary.

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