insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 05 - July 2015 | Page 92

business

A HELPING HAND
FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Starting your own business is exciting; it’s an adventure that not everyone can
– or wants to – be a part of, but if you feel that being your own boss and having
the freedom of running your own company is your goal, then it’s wise to do your
homework before you take the first step. You’ll need to know about tax, payroll,
marketing and advertising, business rates and business plans. There’s a lot to take
on board, but getting it right at the beginning means that you’ll have fewer issues
further down the line.
Once you know what you want to do, and how to do it, it’s time to get
going, but the road to fame, fortune, and having a well-established business
that’s a household name is paved with surprises to trip up on. Having a
resource to turn to when you need someone to speak to, someone who
knows exactly what it’s like and has been in your shoes, is invaluable, and in
Sussex there are a number of places and organisations to contact who will
be able to give you the help you need it.

Sussex Chambers of Commerce //
www.sussexchamberofcommerce.co.uk
A chamber of commerce is a useful tool for business owners. It is a kind of
business network with an elected board including a president, and i