[header] How to run a small business [title] Put your idea into writing. [step] It is important to take the ideas in your head and get them down on paper. Most successful businesses offer a new product or service or fill an existing niche in the market. 
Whatever your reasons may be for starting a small business, make sure to clearly and concisely put them in writing. [substeps] It can be helpful to go through many drafts or iterations of your business plan.