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    1. Don’t do it alone - You NEED a support system while you’re starting a business (and afterwards). A family member or friend that you can bounce ideas off and who will listen sympathetically to the latest businses start up crisis is invaluable. Even better, find a mentor or, if you qualify, apply for a business start up program. Experienced guidance is the best support sytem of all.

    2. Get clients or customers first - Don’t wait until you’ve offically started your business to line these up, because your business can’t survive without them. Do the networking. Make the contacts. Sell or even give away your products or services. You can’t start marketing too soon.

    3. Write a business plan - The main reason for doing a business plan first is that it can help you avoid sinking your time and money into starting a business that will NOT succeed.

    4. Do the research - You’ll do a lot of research working through a business plan, but that’s just a start. You need to become an expert on your industry, products and services, if you’re not already. Joining related industry or professional associations before you start your business is a great idea.
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    I guess point number one is the most difficult one, as it's always hard to find a person with the same vews, with whom you'll never come to controversions, but if you manage, half of the deal is done

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    I think sometimes it is easier to go it alone. I don't necessarily agree with #1.

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    I agree with Maya. I don't agree with the 1st point.

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    Get clients or customers first??

    Is that really the case? I doubt this one. How can u get clients and customers when u have not prepared good prduct for them in the first place!

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    Nice tips. Thanks for sharing valuable information with us.

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    Hello Dear

    Thanks for suggestion for start up a new business, These are some basic requirement to start a small business

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    Quote Originally Posted by advice12 View Post
    1. Don’t do it alone - You NEED a support system while you’re starting a business (and afterwards). A family member or friend that you can bounce ideas off and who will listen sympathetically to the latest businses start up crisis is invaluable. Even better, find a mentor or, if you qualify, apply for a business start up program. Experienced guidance is the best support sytem of all.

    2. Get clients or customers first - Don’t wait until you’ve offically started your business to line these up, because your business can’t survive without them. Do the networking. Make the contacts. Sell or even give away your products or services. You can’t start marketing too soon.

    3. Write a business plan - The main reason for doing a business plan first is that it can help you avoid sinking your time and money into starting a business that will NOT succeed.

    4. Do the research - You’ll do a lot of research working through a business plan, but that’s just a start. You need to become an expert on your industry, products and services, if you’re not already. Joining related industry or professional associations before you start your business is a great idea.
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    hi, thanks for giving more informative idea to start a business.I got benefited to read this thread because very soon i will start my own business.

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    [COLOR=#333333][FONT=Verdana]Well I don’t think if you are going to start a business then you should have your family support if you have bravery then you can do anything without any support.[/FONT][/COLOR]

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    Nice Post. But I would like to suggest when you are starting your small business, you have to learn to be flexible as your business grows. The market trends keep changing and if you want to be successful you have to be willing to change with the times.

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