Welcome to our small business set-up guide, providing all the information you need to start your business on a healthy, solid basis. Form choosing the right name for your company and making your first business plan, through to up-to-date taxation ( 税务 ) advice, banking and insurance tips, each subject is discussed in the guide. We also look at the vital characteristics you’ll need to survive in business. Determination and originality ( 原创性 ) are key. Equally, so is the ability to organize your time and to put in the required effort during the early days. As with any new business, success can never be guaranteed, but our aim is to reduce the difficulties involved in setting up a business on your own. We’ll forewarn you of the most common problems, including failure to research your market in sufficient detail and not setting aside enough funds for tougher financial times. Starting up even the smallest business can be challenging. But take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. In fact, of the four million businesses currently in operation in the UK, more than 99.3% are classified as “small”, with fewer than 50 employees. In order to keep this guide as brief as possible, where we’ve not had enough room to include every detail, you’ll find a link taking you to the most relevant ( 相关的 ) articles. Good luck with your business idea!