BUSINESS:

 “10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Own Business”

10 Things You Must Do Before Starting a Business

  • Write a business plan.
  • Choose a legal structure. …
  • Get your business registration, licenses, and tax identification.
  • Know your competition and marketplace.
  • Finance your business.
  • Identify and secure a location.
  • Get proper insurance.
  • Obtain legal counsel.

Seb Dean, managing director of the marketing and design agency Imaginaire Digital, says his favorite business article is “10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Own Business” in Inc. Magazine.

Written by entrepreneur John Rampton, the article recounts mistakes Rampton made when he launched his business, and what he could have done to prevent them.“It’s brilliant for the preparation of being a business owner and guiding you through what to do and how to do it,” says Dean. “With that in mind, I think that knowing what could happen and how to overcome it or even mitigate the adverse effects will help to build the business in an effective manner and allow for fewer setbacks as time goes on.”

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Business It’s hard.

Really hard. It’s lonely. There’s no foxhole mentality like you have with a regular job. Growth is bumpy. Very bumpy. Your friends & family won’t be customers. There are no free lunches in life. Find something to fuel your drive. There’s a safety net. Reinvest in the business. Pay attention to the numbers.

9 Things NOT to Do When Starting a Business.

Don’t Waste Too Much Time on Your Business Plan.Don’t Be Afraid to Pivot.Don’t Rush to Be First to Market. Don’t Ignore Paperwork. Don’t Ask Everyone You Know for Funding.Don’t Hurry the Hiring Process.

10 Things Every Small Business Needs To:

Do You need to manage your cash. You need to develop a data-based culture. You need to engage in Lean Planning. You need to understand your margins on all your products and services.You need to have a strategy for recruiting and retaining talent.You need to listen online every day.

20 Businesses You Can Start for Less Than $20.

TaskRabbit and Lyft are good ideas, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.Pet Sitting.House Sitting. Babysitting. Blogging and Promoting It.Direct Sales. Selling Used Books.Cleaning.

14 profitable small business ideas worth starting in 2021

Home improvement services. In 2020, the housing market saw its highest pace of growth since 2005. Cleaning services.Tutoring services. Personal training and fitness instructors. Delivery services. Digital marketing services. App development. Accounting services.