Article: A comprehensive business plan keeps you organized as you set up your ISP. In a good business plan, you describe your goals as an ISP, how you will provide service to customers, and how much you will charge for it. Also, describe how much money you need to start, how many employees you will hire, and how you will deal with problems like maintenance issues. You need a good plan if you intend on selling your service as an ISP. While you don't need it for a private service, having a plan is still useful. Banks look for good business plans when giving out loans. Since becoming an ISP is expensive, have a good plan to secure funding. Every country in the world has its own unique rules determining how ISPs operate. States and cities may also create their own guidelines, so be sure to visit the closest government office for advice. In many places, you can set up your own ISP without much legal trouble. Keep in mind that national ISPs operate in most areas. In some countries, you may not even be allowed to set up a new ISP business. Submit your licensing application to your government's business office. Get the application on your government's website or by visiting them in person. You will need to list your business' name, what it does, and how it operates. Then, wait 1 to 2 months to receive your license in the mail. You do not need to get a business license if you aren't selling your service to customers. Chances are no one will bother you if you set up a service only for you and people you know. your Internet service to potential customers. Most people already have an ISP. To compete with existing businesses, begin advertising. Purchase ads on local TV, buy ad space in newspapers and magazines, and send flyers to customers near your relay towers. Also, go door to door to explain what your service has to offer. Expect people to stick with their old ISP. Even if they aren't happy with their ISP, they may not feel motivated enough to make a change. Focus on the customers you have to grow your business. Refer to your customer management program to keep tabs on your service. Cables and other equipment wear out over time. Sometimes components get damaged from bad weather, animals, or other accidents. Make repairs and buy new equipment as needed to keep your business profitable. If you have a good network tracking system, it will show you when something goes wrong with your network. Send out a technician as soon as possible for a repair.
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Create a business plan to organize your goals and finances. Check your local rules for setting up a new ISP. Get a business license from the government if you plan on selling your service. Market Maintain your equipment to keep your service running.