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money99
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we must not forget to complete a project study, and plan your budget.
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Tue Jul 31, 2012 6:34 pm |
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mark.1
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You can start a business in which you have interest. Marketing is one of the biggest growing buiness that need a lot of effort and money too. if you have money and effort then spend these two on your marketing business. You will be successfull in your business. If you have small amount then only start a business of Fast food it would be best for you.
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patsyruss
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It seems self evident, and it is. But if you're ever going to look for financing from an investor or a bank, they're going to be looking for your market survey results. Without them, you'll be sent home.
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Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:03 pm |
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Andrew Black
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quote: Originally posted by patsyruss It seems self evident, and it is. But if you're ever going to look for financing from an investor or a bank, they're going to be looking for your market survey results. Without them, you'll be sent home.
I agree, as great as the post is, it seems to neglect the importance of business financing greatly.
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Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:19 pm |
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rockymountain
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1.Be Clear on Why You want to Start a Business
While the idea of starting a business may be daunting, the fatigue of looking for a job may be even greater. Taking control of your working life by venturing out on your own may be scary, but doing noting can be worse. That said, don't start a business because you've run out of options. If you're truly interested in doing your own thing and you're ready to go for it with gusto, then small business ownership can be the most frustration and the most freeing avenue—with the possibility of the greatest financial security.
2 Determine Your Business Type
You don't have to reinvent the wheel. The best idea for you may be tried and true with your personal twist. When I started Women For Hire 12 years ago, career fairs were a dime a dozen -- still are. I put my spin on the category by focusing on women and I created a very successful business. Today I'm doing the same thing with my new venture -- Spark & Hustle. I'm putting my twist based on my experiences on helping current and aspiring small business owners to launch and grow their businesses. Take a look around and you'll see no shortage of repeatable ideas: People buy cupcakes, we all get haircuts, everyone likes some kind of jewelry, at some point plenty of homes need plumbers. Competitors can co-exist quite successfully. You just have to execute your version really well. So nail your idea -- and keep in mind that a service business (a service you provide based on your expertise) is much less expensive to launch than a product business where it costs money to create a tangible good.
3 Create a Simple Business Plan
Most new aspiring businesses owners think they're supposed to sit down and write a detailed and lengthy business plan, making all sorts of wild assumptions about how much money you'll make in five years, and so on. Some people worry so much about dotting every "i" and crossing every "t" until their plan is just perfect, they never start their business. For a basic business, I favor a one-page business plan that covers what you offer, who you're targeting, how much you'll charge and what you'll do to make it happen. It's a fluid process that will change once you dive in, so keep it simple at the start.
4 Nail Your Target Customer
Determine exactly who your customers are with great specificity. If you're creating a skin cream, don't say "all women" or "everyone with skin" could buy from you. Is it targeted to women who visit a dermatologist for monthly facials or to women who grab anything from the drug store aisles? Your ingredients, process, packaging and pricing will all determine who the customer is. Be specific: I'm going to provide bookkeeping services for restaurants; I'm going to create social media campaigns for self-published authors. The more you can pinpoint your targeted client, the more focused your marketing efforts will be to reach them. You'll be able to ask for the right referrals and you'll know who and what to search for on the Internet
5 Perfect Your Pricing
Your pricing shouldn't just cover your costs; it must also generate a profit for your business. Don't undervalue your time and talent, which is a classic mistake. One option is to work the numbers from the top down: What are you looking to make annually? How does that break down monthly and weekly? How many products must you sell or how many clients will you need to bring in to meet those numbers? What are all of the costs associated with delivering that product or service? None of this requires fancy charts or advanced accounting skills. Plan around with the numbers so you know what's realistic as you get going—and revisit your numbers monthly.
6 How to Find Start-Up Money
Until you start bringing in sales, you must keep costs down. Think creatively: it would be great to rent a fancy commercial kitchen to bake those cupcakes, but use a cheap or free church or community kitchen in off-hours instead. I worked with a woman to launch a series of art classes for kids, but she didn't have money for supplies. The solution: she required parents to purchases the supplies and pay for the courses upfront. Forget hiring a full staff;
If tapping personal savings isn't an option or if you need a more creative financing option, one of the fastest growing now is crowd funding, which allows your network of friends and family to contribute to your start up costs if they like you and want to support your small business idea.
7 Go Out and Get Customers
This is where the magic happens. Nothing else matters if you don't have customers. The majority of your time and effort must focus on sales. Having a smart marketing plan to attract interested people, and then convert them to customers is your number one priority. Don't get overwhelmed about how to dive in: just start where you are. Create a list of 50 potential prospects that you'll go after and begin making calls one by one. Build a serious social media presence for your business where you can engage directly with your target market.
Dreaming about how fabulous your business can be is good; but doing some to get it there is sensational. It's all about the hustle: the decisions you make and the actions you take each and every day – that'll get you where you want to go.
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Fri Nov 23, 2012 6:16 am |
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dianneazuma54
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What is the basic requirement for starting small business?
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Sat Nov 24, 2012 7:17 am |
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Mark Robinson
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What's the biggest obstacle to starting a business? For most people, the answer is money. When you calculate your startup costs and then add in the amount of money you need to cover your personal expenses during the startup phase, getting enough money to start your new business can seem like an impossible dream.
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stockbrokers
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make a detailed business plan first, then find some partners or borrow some money from the bank as your starting capital, create the products, and tell the world about it in smart way, good luck!
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Sat Sep 20, 2014 7:02 pm |
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benlinus78
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Small business holds a considerable share from the entire economy. Hats off for those who are involving with them.
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Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:50 am |
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isaacblakejose
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In any business, we need to take more care about the content of the business. So, for that we can go through the complete analysis of the business then we can get an idea about the content of the business.
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Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:52 am |
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rvalmeeki
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I suggest you to start a business in digital marketing. Because SEO plays a big part in online business. If you can drive traffic to your websites and convert prospect costumers to buy your products, it will be huge leap in your business career.
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Wuveth
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Thu Dec 27, 2018 2:05 pm |
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Darwin2018
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It is a very good idea to start your online business. You can buy cheap and popular Chinese goods and sell them in your online store.
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Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:49 pm |
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Brotherjohn
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Personally, I was very afraid to start my small business. I did not have special skills for the successful development of my business, but I decided to take a chance and started my glass cutting business. It became very popular in my city and began to bring me a stable and high income. This young company provided me with high-quality and inexpensive Glass Cutting Machines http://ibamachinery.com and gave valuable advice for the development of my small business. I am very grateful to them for this and recommend their services to all my friends. I hope my post will be useful for you. Do not be afraid to start!
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