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Article Title: Starting A Small Business And Writing A Business Plan
Author: John Don
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If you want to have your own business you should follow a few important tips. Don't start a new business without a business plan. This is one of the most common mistakes. Without a good plan it's impossible to create a successful business.
Remember that your main goal is to make money. Think who would be interested to buy your products or services. Make a plan for advertising your business. This is the first step to achieve your goal.
You business plan should include the capital you have for advertising and for the other costs. The best thing is o have the investment money from before. If a bank will loan you the money than calculate how much you need every month for it.
Make a list with all the expenses you will have and try to calculate what you would have to earn to pay them. Try to make realistic goals. If you get to the conclusion that you will have difficulties paying your bills you should reconsider. May be you need to open a smaller business.
To be able to make a realistic business plan you could ask other people with experience. Try to find someone with the same type of business. Ask him how much profit can he make and if it's possible to pay his bills in time.
Show your business plan to your accountant. He might help you make some changes. Keep in mind that in any business there is a risk. The smartest thing is to make that risk as small as possible.
For a good business plan you also need the ability to anticipate change. Do your best to adapt your business to the client's needs. You initial business plan should be written with a pen. This way you can make changes or add new things.
To understand your prospective business you can try to work for someone else for a few months. Only after that you can make your business plan. By doing this you will gain the experience to start a new business. Try to observe what type of clients you will have. This will help you realize where you need to focus more.
Test your product or service before you start. Try to understand your market first. If your product is well received than it's safe to start your new business.
At beginning it's better if you don't need too many people to work for you. Wait fist to see how much profit you can make. In time you can expand your business and hire more people. Choose carefully the people you will hire. They need to have good ethical values. It's also important that they have the perfect skills for the job. Try to hire people you know and admire.
To have financial control you need to learn more things about accounting, computer software and cash flow management. All the businesses are focused around these things. Try to learn as much as possible and you will be able to control your finances better.
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