You will need to do your homework before you start up a business. The more research you do at this stage, the greater your chances of success. When you have researched business ideas, grants, target market(s), location, premises, suppliers, distribution, marketing, start up investment and projected profits, you will need to put this all together in a business plan. Your business plan will be essential if you need to raise finance and will help keep your business on track.
The links on this page provide lots of useful information about every aspect of starting up a business.