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Starting your own business is an exciting and challenging experience. Those considering starting their own businesses are attracted by the idea that they will be their own boss and make all the decisions. Not all of them realise that it will most likely involve long hours, cash-flow concerns and considerable regulation to be complied with.

Once a business idea or opportunity has arisen, the main areas to consider are:

• assess your skills both personal and professional - can you make the dream a reality?
• research the market - is there room/a need for the business?
• prepare a business plan - this is vital to assess whether you can survive the start up process and obtain funding.

Starting your own business is often seen as a maze of red tape and bureaucracy and finding the way through it can seem never ending. All potential new businesses need a friendly helping hand - almost an unofficial partner - to unravel all the jargon and regulations. Therefore, once you have decided whether or not you have what it takes to run a business, the next step should be to find a qualified accountant who will act as your business adviser.

There are many websites for start-ups but this one has been developed by Chartered Certified Accountants. They can assist in all aspects of the start-up process from the initial business plan through to raising finance and getting started. They can also signpost you to all the other service providers you may need - most will have working relationships with local solicitors and all the other experts that may be needed. This will ensure that you spend your time developing the business rather than worrying about how to get the right advice.

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