starting point

a solid basis from which to begin

a helpful basis for beginning

a very good basis from which to begin

a perfect or most suitable basis for beginning

a flawless basis for beginning

a suitable basis for the context

a rational and sensible basis for beginning

a clear and evident basis for beginning

a fair and sensible basis for beginning

an appropriate basis for beginning

an easy or practical basis for beginning

indicates the purpose or what is being initiated

indicates the origin or basis from which something develops

to function as a basis for beginning

to offer a basis from which to begin

to use something as the basis for beginning

to utilize something as the basis for beginning

to act as a basis for beginning