2006-06-13 15:41:24 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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2006-06-13 16:04:58 · update #1
I would pay someone to get a business plan prepared for a new business. It helps with so many different aspects of a new business.
You need it to seek small business financing.
You need a map for your businesses marketing, operations, financial, and future goals (the direction of the company).
You'll find that the business plan will help with that.
You may find after completing this plan that the business may not be as successful (realistic) as you thought. Setting up a new business is bigger than a catchy gimick.
2006-06-13 16:04:55 · answer #1 · answered by JenniferE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert
* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert
* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman
* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss
* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-06-14 14:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider forming a business entity such as an LLC or an S-Corp to limit your personal liability. A good accountant should be able to steer you in the right direction.
There is a great National Non-profit organization that offers free advice for business start-ups (most staffers are volunteers and retired professionals) Check out this site adn look for a chapter near you: http://www.score.org/small_biz_power_links.html
2006-06-13 22:48:04 · answer #3 · answered by Christian T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great Financial backing and the knowledge of "How to not party all you money away," to keep your employees employed. Hire an accountant right off so they can keep you legal and on track.
2006-06-13 22:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by fastsaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good business plan will guide you in any direction that you want your business to go in.
2006-06-14 08:18:19 · answer #5 · answered by Emmanuel B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Art of the Start by Guy Kawasaki (Apple's Marketing Guy for the first 20 years or so and founder of garage.com).
That's it, really. (He'll explain why.)
2006-06-14 02:36:04 · answer #6 · answered by Geni100 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good amount of Capital.
2006-06-13 22:48:08 · answer #7 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hot secretaries, good chairs, an abn(in australia) and a schmick suit.
from there.. your set
2006-06-13 22:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good people.
2006-06-13 22:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by neil diamond 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋