Once you've decided you are the right type of person to start your own business and have chosen the type of business to operate, you must decide where to purchase everything you'll need like inventory, equipment, training, support and sound marketing ideas.  Whatever business you start there will be many suppliers anxious to become your supplier. Your task will be to cut through the sales pitches to determine which supplier will provide the best of everything you will need.  This is a major decision not to be taken lightly as it very often the single greatest determining factor in the success of failure of your new business.  The most important areas to consider when evaluating a supplier:

• Quality of equipment
• Training Program
• Assistance/support after the sale
• Marketing guidance
• Networking opportunities
• Accessibility