Nothing will completely prepare you for starting a business, but there are some things that you can do to set yourself up well. Some of the areas highlighted below are stumbling blocks in many businesses that I have observed. While they are relatively minor, they could make a world of difference if considered earlier in the journey of starting a …
What’s in a name?
If you are about to embark on a new business, getting a business name is probably at the top of the to-do list since it’s the first of many other steps – logo, business stationery, website domain name etc. Unless you have a generous marketing budget at your disposal, it would be wise to choose a name that is easy …
Business Planning – Clarifying your Vision
Getting your vision clear (and I don’t mean your eyes!) is such an essential part of the business planning process and yet to many, this seems like the wishy washy-est part of the process. Hopefully, if you are reading this article, you don’t need to be convinced of the value and are looking for tips on how to craft your …