Chris / Published on September 4, 2014
It’s all very well having a great business idea, but taking that idea and turning it into a successful business is one of the hardest things you’ll likely ever do.
But don’t let the fear of failure put you off, instead use this fear as motivation to achieve your personal goals.
Getting started can seem like the hardest part but once you get going you won’t be able to stop!
Set yourself Apart
First of all, you need to figure out what your unique selling point is. How is your business going to stand out from the competition? You need to be very clear about why you’re offering is better than the rest.
Understand your Target Market
It may sound obvious but far too often; entrepreneurs make the mistake of doing minimal consumer research. You want to understand your target customer inside out. Make sure you use focus groups and do as many in-depth surveys as you can. This kind of information is vital to making your business a success.
Plan out Resources –from every angle
Finance is the biggest issue with start-ups so make sure you’re prepared. Have you covered every single possible cost? And you also need to think laterally about resource. Can you do everything yourself or do you need to hire staff? Or is outsourcing a better option? Spend time researching all your options so you are certain you make the best choice for your business.
Write a Personal Plan
It’s a given that you’ll need a business plan but you should also write a plan for yourself. What do you envision for the business and when? Set deadlines for when you hope to achieve specific goals but make sure they’re realistic or you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Use this plan as a guide for your business but remember you’ll need to be flexible as sometimes things don’t go according to plan and your business may need to adapt.
So all you have to do now is getting started!
Good luck!
