How to Plan IT Business Infrastructure
                     How to Plan IT Business 
Infrastructure
  The Business Structure
Select a name for the business. Obtain a copyright for the business name if 
needed. Decide how your business will be formed. The requirements and 
business documents necessary to start a business vary from state to state. 
  Developing a Business Plan
Research possible competitors in your area. Obtain an overview of the 
market and demographics in comparison to your business model, as well 
as a comparison of products and pricing. To get this information, use tools 
such as your local library, the Internet, and by interviewing like-minded 
business owners. Secondly, define the type of operating environment the 
business will need during the initial growth phase. Determine whether you 
will lease office space, purchase existing real estate, or begin construction 
on a new building.
  Budget and Finance
Create a budget for your business. The budget should include start-up 
costs, salaries, operating costs and marketing costs. Detail the capital 
needed to survive the first year, progressing through the next five years 
from startup. Define what financial assistance is needed to start the 
enterprise, as well as where the financing will come from.
  Management
Create an organizational chart for the business, detailing the positions 
needed to start the business, ranging from CEO and management to 
general staff and hourly employees. Create a projected growth list. Include 
future employees needed and materials or tools you might need as the 
company expands. Prioritize these items based upon need and budget.