How to turn your business idea into a business? Be realistic.

How to turn your business idea into a business :

1. Research your market - identify potential customers. Talk to them and find out if your idea is meeting a real need.

2. Develop and plan - test your product or service with real customers, make changes, and test it again. Keep doing this until you’re sure there’s a demand for it.

3. Find partners and suppliers - think about who you’re going to work with to develop and sell your idea.

4. Set up your business - work out which legal structure is right for you, and whether you want to sell shares.

5. Get funding - explore different sources of business finance, from bank loans to government-backed schemes.