{"id":57802,"date":"2024-08-13T16:18:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:18:18","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-08-14T16:18:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T20:18:22","slug":"get-started","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/business-stages\/start-a-business\/get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking of Starting a Business? Read this Step-by-Step Guide To See If You&#8217;re Ready to Take the Leap"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/entrepreneur\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Entrepreneur<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Thinking of Starting a Business? Read this Step-by-Step Guide To See If You&#8217;re Ready to Take the Leap<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By RBC<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-633-1.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Woman holding vintage open sign up outside of a boutique store front. Photograph taken in Grand Rapids, Michigan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-633-1.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-633-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-633-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Thinking of Starting a Business? Read this Step-by-Step Guide To See If You&#8217;re Ready to Take the Leap &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/business-stages\/start-a-business\/get-started\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/business-stages\/start-a-business\/get-started\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published August 13, 2024 \u2022 2 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>In our <em>#GetStarted<\/em> series, we provide practical tips, debunk common myths and call on experts to help prospective entrepreneurs take the leap from idea to action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-536-1-12.jpg?w=930\" alt=\"Business Owner working on his laptop\" class=\"wp-image-67911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-536-1-12.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-536-1-12.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-536-1-12.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-t-qtr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/business\/business-stages\/start-a-business\/do-you-have-what-it-takes-to-start-a-business\/\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57802-a4f68b36\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Do You Have What it Takes to Start a Business?\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Do You Have What it Takes to Start a Business?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business coach shares what aspiring owners should know before they get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l-hlf is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-638-3.jpg?w=930\" alt=\"Business Owners working through a great business idea\" class=\"wp-image-68147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-638-3.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-638-3.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-638-3.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-t-qtr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.rbcroyalbank.com\/have-a-great-business-idea-ask-yourself-these-5-questions-to-see-if-it-could-fly\/?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Have a Great Business Idea? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions to See if it Could Fly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering if your idea has the potential to become a viable business? We talk to a business coach to learn how you can find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l-hlf is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-06-03T170002.696-2.jpg?w=930\" alt=\"Business owners happily opening the store\" class=\"wp-image-67854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-06-03T170002.696-2.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-06-03T170002.696-2.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-06-03T170002.696-2.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-t-qtr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.rbcroyalbank.com\/your-first-years-in-business-from-surviving-to-thriving-webinar-recap\/?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your First Years in Business: From Surviving to Thriving [Webinar Recap]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entrepreneurs and experts share insights, experiences and tips for aspiring and new business owners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l-hlf is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-138-1-1.jpg?w=930\" alt=\"Business Owner working through ideas on her laptop\" class=\"wp-image-67796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-138-1-1.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-138-1-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-138-1-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-t-qtr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.rbcroyalbank.com\/five-myths-de-bunked-about-starting-a-business\/?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS&amp;_gl=1*4n5fb3*_gcl_au*MjA1MjQ4NzE5Ny4xNzA0OTkyMTI0*_ga*NDg4NjUxMjQ4LjE3MDI0OTQxNzk.*_ga_89NPCTDXQR*MTcwNTkzNTAyMi42MC4xLjE3MDU5NDAwNjAuNjAuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.77967632.541818168.1705927924-488651248.1702494179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Five Myths De-Bunked About Starting a Business<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to starting a business it may be easier than you think to realize your dream.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-09-26T153322.160-13.jpg?w=930\" alt=\"Business Owner leveraging Digital Platform\" class=\"wp-image-67924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-09-26T153322.160-13.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-09-26T153322.160-13.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/TD-2022-09-26T153322.160-13.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-t-qtr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.rbcroyalbank.com\/rbc-small-business-poll-finds-millennials-and-gen-z-canadians-are-leading-a-micro-entrepreneur-economy\/?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RBC Small Business Poll Finds Millennials and Gen Z Canadians are Leading a Micro-Entrepreneur Economy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest RBC poll reveals that young Canadians are starting new businesses to create secure financial futures within a changing economy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/01\/iStock-1161777367_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/01\/iStock-1161777367_copy.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/01\/iStock-1161777367_copy.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/01\/iStock-1161777367_copy.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-t-qtr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.rbcroyalbank.com\/thinking-of-starting-a-business-ask-yourself-these-4-questions-to-see-if-youre-financially-ready\/?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thinking of Starting a Business? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions to See if You\u2019re Financially Ready<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of starting a business, but not sure you can afford to? Here are questions to ask yourself about the financial side of starting up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-634-13.jpg?w=930\" alt=\"Business Owner re-opening their store\" class=\"wp-image-67926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-634-13.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-634-13.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Thumbnail-default-634-13.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-t-qtr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.rbcroyalbank.com\/successful-entrepreneurs-share-stories-of-resilience-risk-and-opportunity-chatter-that-matters-podcast\/?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Successful entrepreneurs share stories of resilience, risk and opportunity: Chatter that Matters Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hear the stories behind some of Canada\u2019s most influential entrepreneurs and gain tips and ideas that can fuel your entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block section-cool-white pos-rel has-f-5-f-8-f-9-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block inner-section-white section-inner  pad-b-hlf has-fff-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-block-inner-block block-inner\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel pad-t-0 pad-b-0\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner border pad-b-0 pad-t-0\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mar-b-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large mar-t-qtr mar-b-qtr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Starting-a-Business-Guide-h-scaled-35.jpg?w=791\" alt=\"Starting a business guide\" class=\"wp-image-68146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Starting-a-Business-Guide-h-scaled-35.jpg 1978w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Starting-a-Business-Guide-h-scaled-35-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Starting-a-Business-Guide-h-scaled-35-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Starting-a-Business-Guide-h-scaled-35-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Starting-a-Business-Guide-h-scaled-35-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/Starting-a-Business-Guide-h-scaled-35-1582x2048.jpg 1582w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column mar-l-hlf mar-b-qtr is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>RBC is here to help you move closer to business ownership with practical start-up steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/business\/pdf\/Starting%20a%20Business%20Guide.pdf?promo_name=ENT_BFS_DNL&amp;promo_id=284469&amp;promo_position=callout&amp;promo_creative=Six%20Reasons%20Why%202021%20is%20a%20Great%20Time%20to%20Start%20a%20Business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Starting a Business Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/business\/advice\/starting-a-business.html?promo_name=ENT_BFS_DNL&amp;promo_id=284469&amp;promo_position=callout2&amp;promo_creative=Six Reasons Why 2021 is a Great Time to Start a Business\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57802-baf8b0d1\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Contac\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Contac<\/a>t&nbsp;an RBC Business Advisor who can also work with you to understand your vision and business goals, help you identify key considerations for your business plan, and set up the right financial solutions to help you get where you want to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.futurpreneur.ca\/en\/?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Futurpreneur<\/a>&nbsp;is committed to helping young entrepreneurs start and grow their business, with start-up financing and mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ownr.co\/resources\/offer-details?utm_source=discover_learn&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=BFS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ownr<\/a>&nbsp;can help make your business official, with quick and simple business registration and incorporation services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block section-cool-white pos-rel has-f-5-f-8-f-9-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block inner-section-white section-inner  pad-b-hlf has-fff-background-color has-background\" 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