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I am Zukukutty.
Here I am Noted 10 Tips to Start a Business
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11-20-2007, 02:20 AM
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10 Tips to Start a Business
Hai,
I am Zukukutty.
Here I am Noted 10 Tips to Start a Business
1. Identify your talents. Define your passion and think of it in terms of profit. It may be product-oriented or service-oriented.
2. Consult with colleagues. Mentors, friends, family and a SCORE counselor can provide valuable feedback about your start-up ideas. Their support and suggestions will be valuable as your business venture progresses.
3. Research, research and more research. Learn about the business by attending association meetings, local networking groups and by talking with business owners in similar fields. Research the industry and investigate the competition.
4. Know your money. Analyze your financial resources before pouring your savings into a business venture. Identify both the start-up and ongoing costs. Determine how much you will need to support your family while you build the business.
5. Know yourself. Evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses. Factors such as motivation, organization, and internal drive will be important to your success.
6. Keep records. Complete, accurate records are needed to file taxes and properly manage your bank accounts. Record new business ideas and business mistakes; these can provide future guidance.
7. Get business counseling from SCORE. Meet with a SCORE counselor, either face-to-face or via email, and discuss on your business ideas. SCORE’s volunteer counselors are experienced business owners and managers who can assist with business planning and forecasting issues.
8. Talk about lifestyle changes. Discuss the possible lifestyle, financial and emotional changes your family will encounter. Air all concerns and make sure your family supports your decision.
9. Find necessary resources. Determine sources of capital, equipment, employees and vendors. Always have back-up sources.
10. Remember your reasons. Before starting a business, write down why you decided become an entrepreneur. Keep this list handy at all times; these reasons will motivate you in good times and in bad.
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01-25-2008, 04:47 PM
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Thanks for the advice. These are all great tips on starting a business. A lot of people don't consider these when jumping in. I know I've missed a couple with different attempts.
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01-31-2008, 02:10 PM
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Great
Thanks for sharing!
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01-31-2008, 02:25 PM
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Great
Thanks for sharing!
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08-23-2009, 11:22 PM
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If you run a business you don't like or don't believe in, even if you have temporary success, it will come back to haunt you one way or another. The easiest business to run is one that produces products or services that people already know they need. Most new businesses either forget about marketing, fulfillment, overhead costs, income taxes and self-employment or greatly underestimate them.
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11-14-2009, 01:14 AM
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Most of the business owners mix and mingle their personal and professional finances. Even if you are a sole proprietor keep you business business, and your personal personal. Set up separate checking accounts and if you need some funds from your small business, write yourself a check, or make a cash withdrawal. This will help come tax time when you need to separate business expenses.Good luck..!
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11-19-2009, 12:52 AM
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I really enjoyed your post it is a very interesting topic. There are many new channels around the web, which are essential to use. I think that participation in the Social Media is the most desired place for marketers.
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02-15-2011, 01:06 AM
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The most successful small companies need a break-even analysis, profit and loss forecast and cash flow analysis. Cash-flow analysis is particularly important, because you can not sell Your products. You must consider your business expenses and then figure out what you need to sell to cover those costs and start generating profits. This is called the break-even analysis.
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02-18-2011, 11:17 PM
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Well, You can not expect to be aware of every little thing about how to perform the task. Make your very own research capacity and to find areas for improvement. As soon as you realize the gaps in research skills courses, books and service, which lets you get in the right direction.
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03-25-2011, 06:05 AM
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I feel If any one just starting to think about entrepreneurship in general,they should find the best industry to fit their style and talents.
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04-16-2011, 01:52 AM
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Ways to start and manage a business are as follows:
Protect your personal assets
Understand how -- and if -- you will make a profit.
Make a business plan, no matter how short.
Get and keep a competitive edge.
Put all agreements in writing.
Hire and keep good people.
Pay attention to the legal status of your workers.
Pay your bills early and your taxes on time.
if you follow these tips you will definitely touch the heights of sucess!!
Thanks..
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04-19-2011, 09:02 AM
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May I add strict attention to cost control as a key to success. Out source as much as you can to control costs. Outsource office, accounts, storage space, IT, etc.
Good luck.
Tom.
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04-19-2011, 09:03 AM
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Another point: You must have a strong business plan.
Tom.
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04-30-2011, 04:26 AM
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These are really very great tips which can help many people to start their own business with the good success. There are many other tips for that but i really like the above post with detailed explanation of every steps. Thanks to share such a very nice information.
Last edited by Anthony696; 04-30-2011 at 04:30 AM.
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06-03-2011, 05:30 AM
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oh nice great tips. Thanks for sharing..
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