Human: I've been thinking about starting a business. What should I do first? Assistant: 

1. First, you need to determine what type of business you would like to start and research the industry.
2. After that, create a business plan outlining your goals, objectives, strategies, costs, and timeline for success.
3. Next, decide if you will be financing the business through investors or yourself.
4. Once you have these steps in place, it's time to register with the relevant government authorities and obtain any necessary licenses and permits.
5. Finally, open a business bank account and get the finances in order.