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On Thursday, July 18, Littleton Center and Belleview Service Center will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Municipal Court from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and the Community Development Department from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bemis Library will open at 1:30 p.m. Littleton Museum will remain open.
Sources: Colorado Business Resource Guide & Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Starting a business can be risky. Understanding the risks and minimizing them through careful planning can improve your chances for success. Please consider the following:
Personal and Financial Considerations
Basic Start-Up Considerations
Summary1. Statement of Purpose and Objectives of the Business 2. Business Structure3. Definition of the Market Served/Customer Profile4. Description of Products and/or Services Market Evaluation/Marketing Strategy5. Location of the Business and Map of Competitors 6. Advertising and Promotional Programs 7. Market Analysis Owner/Management Team8. Owner/Management Qualifications for all Partners 9. Owner/Management and Partner Functions Operations10. Location is Relationship to Ideal Customer Base 11. Location and Facilities Requirements 12. Staffing Requirements/Organization Chart 13. Training Requirements/Initial and On-Going Financial Summary14. 1st Year Financial Analysis 15. 1-5 Year Profit/Loss Projections 16. Breakdown of Start-Up Costs and Capital Expenditures Risk Analysis17. Primary Areas of Risk and Viable Solutions 18. Identification of Potential Business Difficulties and Viable Solutions
Partnership and Investor Considerations