Congratulations; you are starting on a path that has lots of challenges; but is chosen by many people because it can be both personally and financially rewarding. Here is a summary of a good process to follow:

Upfront Planning and Preparation:

• Research the market for your business idea.
• Develop your business objectives and write a business plan; including a marketing plan with brand / trade name.
• Organize funding your business.

Form Your Business Legally:

• Decide on a business structure, legal location and name.
• Register the business and obtain any permits / licenses needed.
• Get tax IDs needed.

Organize Your Business Operationally:

• Get a bank account and Merchant (credit card) Services.
• Find and prepare a location, as needed.
• Setup Appointment System / Business Management Software.
• Setup Income and expense record keeping processes.
• Setup customer record keeping.

Market Your Business:

• Setup online presence including social media and website.
• Develop business card and vehicle signage.
• Prepare Email, SMS Texts, and snail-mail Post Card processes.
• Establish a community presence.

The SunFocus Training course has a more in depth description of the process; visit https://tanningclass.com/course/info.php?id=60