how to start a small business

I’m just looking for something small scale because I’ll only be doing it for about 5 months.
I dont have a car but I’m hoping this wont pose much of a problem.

How should I get started? I know I need to have some form of insurance and work out the taxes.
Should I print some business cards/flyers and perhaps design a website to attract customers?
Whats the market like for this type of work? How much do dog walkers usually charge?

I’m a newbie tax preparer and eventually would love to work for myself..starting small scale..and building a solid small business over a decade or so. My main goal is to work for myself. I don’t want to be paid $8/hr and make another tax business hundreds per hour. Im only doing it for the experience. Question is..how long were most of you tax preparers before branching out on your own? How did you do it? How much schooling did you have? What was your previous experience? Do you recommend it? Was it enough time to become experienced enough to work on your own?

Hello Everyone ,

I want to start my own food business in London on a very small scale may be by opening a small cabin on a road side selling hot dogs burgers curries and stuff,I would be thankful if any one can tell me :

Q1:What cost should I expect for starting up?

Q2:What is the legal requirements that I am suppose to meet comple procedure ( such a dealing with food inspectors and what kind of license I am suppose to have its costings etc as I have no idea where to go and approach the right athourities for it ) .

I will be very thankful for the help.