The document outlines the essential steps for setting up a business, including deciding on a business structure, registering the business, and understanding tax responsibilities. It covers various operational aspects such as office setup, marketing, sales, finance management, human resources, and operational processes. Each section highlights key considerations for successfully launching and running a business.

1. SETTING UP A BUSINESS;
THE TACTICAL ISSUES
DEMETRIS C. HADJISOFOCLI
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FRONTIER NETWORK, LTD.

2. THE RULES
• DECIDE ON A BUSINESS STRUCTURE
• REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS
• UNDERSTAND TAX RESPONSIBILITIES
• PURCHASE INSURANCE
• LEGAL SERVICES

3. OFFICE SET UP
• FIND SPACE
• OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
• OFFICE SUPPLIES
• CHOOSE HW/SW
• GET CONNECTED
• BACK OFFICE SYSTEMS SET UP
• SHIPPING ACCOUNTS
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT

4. ANYTIME/ANYWHERE MOBILITY
• MOBILE DEVICES
• PORTABLES WITH WI/FI
• MOBILES
• REMOTE ACCESS
• SECURITY
• COLLABORATION SOFTWARE

5. BRANDING
• NAME
• LOGO
• DEVELOP AND PRINT MARKETING MATERIAL
• WEB SITE
• DOMAIN NAME
• IP PROTECTION

6. PROMOTION
• RESEARCH THE MARKET
• DEVELOP MARKETING PLAN
• PLACE ADVERTS
• USE SEARCH ENGINES
• USE PR RESOURCES
• CONSIDER TRADE SHOWS
• TRACK RESULTS

7. SALES
• DEVELOP A SALES PLAN
• SET UP PAYMENT SYSTEM
• SELL ONLINE
• SELL OVER THE PHONE
• SELL VIA RETAIL
• SET UP A POS SYSTEM
• GET CUSTOMER CREDIT RATINGS
• TRACK CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

8. FINANCES
• ESTIMATE COST AND REVENUE
• FIND CAPITAL
• DESIGN CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• HIRE AN ACCOUNTANT
• CHOOSE INTERNAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
• SET UP BANKING SERVICES
• INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

9. HUMAN RESOURCES
• EMPLOYEE STATUS
• RECRUITING
• OUTSOURCING POLICIES AND DECISIONS
• UNDERSTAND EMPLOYMENT LAW
• TAX ISSUES RELATING TO EMPLOYEES
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
• TRAINING
• PAYROLL
• RETIREMENTS PLANS ETC

10. OPERATIONS
• PROCESS FLOW
• INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL (JUST IN TIME)
• SCHEDULING SYSTEM
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• SUPPLIERS (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

11. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME