Starting a business is exciting.. and frightening To add the excitement and ease the fear, you should get prepared from the beginning. Set both your short-term and long-term goals. After you have created your goals, make sure you have a plan for your business that will guide you along e way There are a number of legal considerations when you start a business. For example, you need to decide on the structure of your business, register( 注册 )a business name, obtain necessary licenses and permits, and plan for business taxes Money is a major concern when you start a business, especially if you have to give up a well-paid job and your business has considerable start-up expenses( 费用 ) You can start your business while continuing to work full time, or you can work a part-time job until your business becomes established. You can also wait to start your business until you have saved enough money, and even apply for a bank loan when necessary