Before opening your doors, you'll want to establish relationships and accounts with a variety of companies that offer business products and services. This will help avoid potentially costly and embarrassing delays that could damage your reputation with customers.

A few of the vendors you may want to establish accounts with are:

• Shipping companies, such as UPS and FedEX
• Office supply stores
• Vendors to supply materials needed to manufacture your products
• Franchisees and suppliers for your inventory
• Furniture sales or rental company for your workplace furnishings