Tip 1 – Recognise your strengths and utilise them in your business to minimise costs and optimise efficiency:
Being a business owner already means that you have an edge to your skillset and personality. Understanding where you can implement these skills can save you money when you initially breakeven, as you do not need to hire a lot of people when you are equipped yourself. However, this does not mean undertaking everything alone, as wearing many hats can be a great challenge and can lead to overlooked issues that need urgent addressing. Therefore, finding the right people to join your team (or even finding a business partner) should be a priority as this can lift pressure off your shoulders and provide support and accountability.
Tip 2 – Create a simple business plan:
Creating a business plan should be the initial step when preparing to start your new business as it can help steer you in the right direction. Having a business plan gives you visible key objectives and keeps people accountable so you know what needs doing, and who is doing it. Of course, there is no guarantee that your business will go according to your business plan, however, it can help start you off in the right direction towards your journey in entrepreneurship!
Tip 3 – Understand your target audience and current market:
Understanding who you will cater to is vital as that will determine if your user experience is going to help or hinder your business’s success. It is also necessary to keep up to date with the current market you are going into in order to find your niche, or to know your competitors, in order to see if you need to change the direction of your business.
Tip 4 – Make sure you have the right equipment:
Having your business prepared with the right phone system and a stable internet connection will help all of your virtual meetings go smoothly. It will also enhance your customer service as your customers will be able to reach you easily if there is a good connection and rapid internet. Studies suggest that: 70% of customers abandon purchases because of bad user experience. 91% of non-complainers just leave and 13% of them tell 15 more people about their bad experience. Hence, getting the right equipment is the first step to ensuring your customer service is efficient.
Tip 5 – Don’t be afraid to ask for help:
Have you heard of the phrase ‘fake it till you make it’? Most people use this to boost their confidence, which can really help you. Having confidence to ask for help will benefit you as you can learn a lot to aid your business’s success. Seeking help now can help prevent future roadblocks you might encounter. Don’t be afraid to ask for help as doing so can be a fantastic opportunity for you to start building relationships with other businesses.
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