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What Do You Need When Starting Up A Business?

There is a host of important things that you must bear in mind when starting a business. From the planning stage, searching for initial capital, hiring employees and experts, to selecting and purchasing equipment and gadgets, the business owner must be well-advised as to how to go about these different yet equally important aspects.

Remember that every big business started small. All it takes is hard work and an above average knowledge of business strategies for you to become successful and hit it big.

Of course, there are no hard, fast rules for succeeding in any business endeavors. Everything is variable and many businesses collapsed for reasons that are definitely out of their control. But during these times of financial turmoil, startup small and medium-sized enterprises must not be dissuaded from thriving in whatever business climate they find themselves in.

Choosing a business model

Every businessman has his/her own plan in life, and this plan should fit the business model that he/she chooses to start with. Depending on the risk that a business owner is ready to take, businesses can start as a home-based business, a part-time or full-time preoccupation, an online business or a brick-and-mortar enterprise.

You must, of course, assess first the strength and weaknesses of each type of business model before you set out to put up your business. If you are willing to spend most of your time and resources on your business, then a full-time business won’t be a problem; meanwhile if you are a little bit short on initial capital, a home-based or online business might be the right one for you.

Institutionalizing a business structure

The next, logical step would be choosing what business structure to use. This can be in the form of partnership, single proprietorship or a conglomeration or corporation. Startup businesses usually begin with sole proprietorship or a partnership because of limited resources.

Scouting for funding

When the business model and structure are now clear, you can start searching for possible sources of funding. The amount you have to raise depends on the business model and structure that you chose. You can loan from banks, invite investors, have your family chip in, look for grants, or use the revenue from previous businesses for your initial capital.

Selecting and purchasing logistical needs

It goes without saying that any business needs equipment and gadgets in order to operate smoothly. The devices that you need depend on the type of business and the business model. The bigger the business is and the wider its reach, the more complicated the equipment and gadget that you need.

Oftentimes you will find yourself torn between various dilemmas. For example, in choosing what kind of telephone to use, you can either decide to buy a traditional telephone or opt for a more advanced telephone such as a RingCentral business telephone, with its various customizable features. Whatever decision you have to make, you must always remember to strike a balance between your financial condition, the needs of your business, and the cost-effectiveness of the equipment and devices that you will purchase.

Employing the right people

Your employees are your best assets. They are the most dynamic part of the business. That is why it is important that you hire people who are qualified and trustworthy but at the same time you have to enforce a fair and generous remunerative system to keep them satisfied and share your vision for the business.

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Leiden Johnson is a photographer by trade but loves all those geeky, tech stuff and the outdoors. If she's not working or going out, you can see her in front of her computer either writing about anything or playing MMORPG’s which helps her to be more creative in her photoshoots. Follow her on Twitter.

4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. TracyAnn0312

    January 9, 2013 at 6:12 am

    I think these is such a wonderful idea you have shared. I think that I will bookmark the ideas you have shared when I was starting a business.

  2. David

    January 9, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Having an effective strategy is always a good call to work upon.

  3. James

    January 10, 2013 at 5:18 am

    Having a basic idea in the mind about the goals of your business will be a good start to it. In addition, you need enough capital to start the business and make profit with it. A great business plan or strategy is also necessary in order to maintain goodwill, reputation, and a strong base in the market.

  4. Roger

    January 22, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    Well-written article! I think the biggest issue for anyone starting a new business is the question of your physiological make up. This is something that is never really talked about when the topic of running a business comes up. But one’s ability or inability to handle uncertainty on a daily basis is very critical component. The daily pressures could be enormous something to seriously consider. I also think completing a series of legal activities is crucial for new start-up business.

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