Starting-up - what do I need to take care of? (off-licence/grocery shop))

[mikex79]

Hi everybody
I am planning to open up an off-licence/grocery shop in London.I am thinking what do i need to take care of at the beginning and in the nearest future.I mean licence, insurance, lease, loan and what other general paper-work needs to be done to start it up? Is there any councill or building control needed or fire safety control (and what else) to make sure that the premisses is ready to use. I am gonna create a limited company and me and my business partner both are going to be the directors. Is there any thorough guidance available in the internet?
many thanks

[fisicx]

Try http://www.businesslink.gov.uk or http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/. Your best bet though is to talk to the local council, they will almost certainly have the information your require.