How to start a small business - clearly explained

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How can you be sure your new business will work?

Every business idea has inherent risk, but our Test Your Business tool allows you to evaluate and test your business ideas to find strengths and weaknesses of your business idea.

Learn your Probabililty of Success

Our Evaluate Your Business Tool uncovers the risks & strengths of your concept first

What will it COST to start your business?

What will it cost, do you need to raise funding, and how to do it - everything explained here

Develop An Idea >

The most important step is an idea that can work

Test Your Idea >

Smart owners test their idea before they build

Marketing Basics >

Crash course in marketing your business

Using Social Media

The most powerful free advertising around

Costs & Financing

What will it cost and how much will you make?

Startup Checklist

Here's a smart list of steps for business >>

Why StartABusiness Center?

Hi there, my name is Tim Donahue. I’ve been involved in the startup world building, running, advising and selling businesses for about 25 years. I’m a little obsessed with learning to figure out how much potential business ideas have – and I think this site can help you with your business. 

I created StartABusiness.Center for one reason: to help entrepreneurs figure out how to start a business with minimal risk while helping to educate about the decisions one makes along the way.

I’ve started 10+ businesses over 25 years, sold 5 of them, generated millions in revenue, mentored 1000+ business owners over many years, and had over 100 million page views of my websites – I can definitely help you figure out how to start and grow your business too.

tim donahue

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Want to figure out if your business idea will work?

Our 5 minute quiz will help you test and evaluate your business idea, and uncover the strengths and weaknesses - before you take the risk of trying it.

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Do you need help with your new business?

I help people with their business questions and goals. I've helped hundreds and I can give you the guidance and mentoring you need to figure out every step. Why learn the hard lessons yourself, when you can consult with an expert who can save you valuable time and money?

Contact me with information about exactly what you need. My private entrepreneur coaching rates are affordable, with a money back guarantee if you're not happy.