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Developing your idea

Information to help you develop your idea including researching your market, writing a business plan and getting the right resources.

  1. Researching your customers and competitors

    Information on market research and thinking about the customers and competitors for your idea.

  2. Resources you'll need to create your idea

    Information on what you need to turn your idea into a business.

  3. Writing a business plan

    Information on what to include when writing a business plan if you're looking to raise funding or develop an idea.

  4. How incubators or accelerators can help develop ideas or businesses

    Information on how business incubator and accelerator programmes can help you develop your idea or business.

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