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Opening your business

The truth about opening a physical business in Spain: what it costs, the paperwork, first-year losses and how not to close. With barbershop, bar, shop and garage examples.

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Level 1 · Before you start3 lessons
  1. 1The truth about opening a business
  2. 2Testing the idea and the location
  3. 3The numbers: investment, costs and break-even point
Level 2 · Setting it up3 lessons
  1. 1The premises: rent, transfer and deposit
  2. 2Paperwork to open (Spain and Catalonia)
  3. 3Where to get the money
Level 3 · Types of business4 lessons
  1. 1Opening a barbershop
  2. 2Opening a bar or café
  3. 3Opening a shop
  4. 4Opening a car repair garage
Level 4 · Staying open3 lessons
  1. 1First-year losses
  2. 2Getting customers for a local business
  3. 3Plan to open your business
Final test1 lesson
  1. 1Test: are you ready to open?test

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