Sunday, September 12, 2010

Starting a Business

You can transform your idea into wealth by transforming that idea of yours into a profitable venture.
The simplest steps to follow in setting up your own profitable business include:
Know the right business to go into

Many individuals who start their own business venture never bother to make a research into the business they plan to start, and the business end up folding up before it even start. You must have passion something before you venture into it.
Write a comprehensive business plan
A business plan is a well written document that outlines the business name, the source of income for the business, the cash flow, the nature of business, the prospects of the business and other technical details which gives a clear picture of what the business is all about.
Make thorough market survey
If a proper market survey is carried out, failure rate of most business will be drastically reduced.
Source for fund
You must be absolutely certain about the sources of fund for your business before you think of starting that business. Some sources of fund available for the average entrepreneur include:
Family and friends
Bank loans
Life savings
Money lenders
Each of these sources of income have their own merits and
Demerits.
Decide the kind of business you want to register
There are various types of business available: sole proprietorship, partnership and Limited Liability Company.
You should be able to decide the one that is suitable for the type of business you intend to start.
Advertise your business
This is one of the must crucial, but often neglected aspect which can either make your business succeed or fail. We cannot undermine the power of advertisement in any business venture. That is why some companies budget huge percentage of their income for publicity and adverts. Adverts can be done either online or offline. I will suggest that you start in your neighborhood by distributing flyers, handbills, posters and other advert materials. A business website can also be an advertising tool.
Launch the business
After you have done all the necessary things listed above, it is now time to fully launch the business and announce to the whole world that you are ready for business. This can take the form of a small party or a formal launching in a very conducive place. Important dignitaries should be invited especially the press.
If the above steps are religiously followed, the possibility of you profiting from your business is guaranteed.
Stop procrastinating and go ahead to start that business of yours.

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