Board logo

subject: How To Open A Small Business [print this page]


Running your own business is very rewarding but requires a lot of dedication and hard work from you. This means that your talent and effort must work in order for your business to work. A best way to start a business is to begin with knowing your product or the field that you are going into.

The most essential aspect to start any business is an idea. Basically, there are many ways in starting your own business starting from generating and researching a detailed small business plan to choosing a business basing on your passion. If you are planning to come up with a new small business then you may want to consider the following:

Start your business with an idea. You must come up with an idea such as product or service. This does not mean to be unique or new product. It can be an existing product or service. You can customize an existing product or service to make it different. As long as there is a need for that product you can make it successful.

Generate a detailed business plan. Make sure to set your short term, long term and financial goals. This does not mean that you have to make a hundred of pages on your plan. Your plan must include how you will compete to your existing competitors. Your plan must also include what is required to enter the market and government regulations that must be met.

Identify if you need financing to start your business. If you need a financing then make sure to include this in your plan. Determine what you need to run your business. Either it bank loan, use of credit card or self finance. Make sure to set in your plan on how you will pay the cost to start your business.

Make sure to develop your marketing plan. You can actually join some association to build up awareness to your small business. Your product, customer and competitors can aid you on creating your own initial marketing plan.

Keep an accurate customer records. The customers are the best asset of any business, without knowing the records can lead to downfall of your business. Tracking the records of customer can help you asses if you are going to make or lose money.

Negotiation is very important to any fields of business. If you are planning to a strategic negotiation plan then you have to be aware with the basic phase of negotiation process.

Attitude The attitude in negotiation is very vital in closing the deal. The common mistake usually done by newbie's in negotiation phase is that they easily give up.

Bargaining phase - This is where the real negotiation takes place. Negotiation skills and strategies are employed here. Tactics are used to get the other side to conform to your offer.

Closure phase- Closing the deal. Do not try to rush or delay the closing.

Starting a small business can be a very tedious job. Make sure to get your accounts set from the start. This can save also save you from tiresome job on the later part of your business.

Always assure that you have products and services available to as many customers as possible in using your marketing strategy. Always keep an eye on the running costs and keep it on track with your projections.

by: James Black.




welcome to loan (http://www.yloan.com/) Powered by Discuz! 5.5.0