@theceo, I loved the points you highlighted for those wanting to start their own business.

Often in our agency, we see several 'newbie' business owners who have gained success but have yet to cover the basics, such as reaching out to an accounting firm, let alone how they plan to budget, invest, and grow within the financial space.

Having been in business development for over 20 years, putting in that little extra effort to explore your options and looking for companies who can support you with your tax and have a business advisory department is essential for long-term success.

Entrepreneurs and those keen to venture into business ownership should feel empowered and supplied with all the tools necessary to do so.

A few pointers (for those keen to listen) would be to get help with the following:
- Determining your business structure
- Business plan creation
- Cash flow chart, projections, billing, and exploring further avenues to gain business
- Any banking, financial, government, or council applications
- Business registrations
- Establishing effective, reliable accounting systems

Getting the right advice from the beginning is essential!