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title: 5 first steps to buying or starting a business (infographic)
description: If you’re considering buying or starting your own business, take a look at the following infographic for some first steps to guide your early decision making.
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# [5 first steps to buying or starting a business (infographic)](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/5-steps-to-buying-or-starting-a-business-infographic)

 Written by [James Price | JPAbusiness](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/author/james-price-jpabusiness) | 04-Apr-2017 19:47:00

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Owning your own business can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do, but it can also be one of the most challenging.

If you’re considering [buying or starting your own business](https://www.jpabusiness.com.au/business-transactions/buying-a-business), take a look at the following infographic for some first steps to guide your early decision making.

<https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/3.%20Infographics%20and%20cheat%20sheets/5%20first%20steps%20to%20buying%20or%20starting%20your%20own%20business%202020.pdf>

If you would like advice about buying or starting your own business, [**contact the experienced team at JPAbusiness**](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/contactus) for a confidential, obligation-free discussion.

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