How to start a small business from scratch

Lisa Elliott
Nov 5 · 6 min read
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

This article references Canada, but many of these tips apply to starting a business anywhere.

This article is by no means a full guide. It’s a place to get started and some things to consider as you start down your path.

Three years ago, I started a small food business from scratch, and it has been running successfully ever since. After trial and error and time…

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Lisa Elliott

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Curious traveller, mother, and entrepreneur. I live in Canada with my hubby, daughter, mom and two dogs. I work full time & run a hot sauce company on the side.

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