When you are starting a business there are a multitude of things that must be done. The sheer amount of work required to get any business off the ground is staggering. Often people are tempted to cut corners so they can get started sooner, because the sooner they start the quicker they begin to make money. However, it is extremely important to talk with 3 people prior to starting your business: a business advisor, an accountant, and a lawyer.

A business advisor can give you excellent advice on practically every aspect of starting a business and can even recommend a good accountant or lawyer. Be sure to bring your completed business plan when you meet with the business advisor. He or she needs it in order to get a complete overview of your intentions. After reviewing it, you will get the feedback you need about whether or not you have a good idea, what you are missing, how you can improve your plan and more. A business advisor’s input is very valuable.

You should speak with an accountant to make sure you have accounted for all the different expenses that you will incur in the running of your business. He or she should also be able to give you a list of the things you can claim as business expenses, so you are prepared to collect receipts, even when you pay for things yourself, instead of with business funds. You can also get tax advice from an accountant.

A lawyer can help you make the decision about which legal structure to choose and prepare the documents if necessary. He or she can also help you prepare legally binding contracts to be used with your clients, depending on the type of business you have. He can also advise you on the best ways to protect yourself from being the target of lawsuits.

These 3 professionals can answer pretty much any business startup question that you may have. Don’t start a business without them.