A straight forward, down-to-earth guide to starting up and running a successful small business in New Zealand. Many New Zealanders dream of one day owning their own business. However, the stark reality is that many new businesses will fail in their first few years of operation. Getting it Right is the ultimate guide to not only surviving, but thriving in those early critical years. The authors wrote an 11-part feature series for the Business Herald on "starting and running a business." This book expands and develops the topics discussed in that series. Packed with case studies, charts, and checklists, the book covers: What type of business for you; Legal structure and ownership; Business viability and planning; Capital, Financial and Legal requirements; Basic record keeping; Performance management; Professional advisors.