Start a business in Oregon · Research customers, competitors and startup costs

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Test demand and build a realistic budget before committing money.

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Research customers, competitors and startup costs: Test demand and build a realistic budget before committing money.

Preparation 1: Describe the customer, product, location and competition.

Preparation 2: Separate one-time startup costs, recurring expenses and cash-flow estimates.

Preparation 3: Record assumptions and ask an adviser to review them; a projection is not promised income.

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