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Saturday, 24 May 2008 |
By Jinger Jarrett
Starting a small business can be overwhelming if you've never done it before. You need a wide variety of skills for setting up and marketing your new business, especially if you choose to market online.
Before you get started though, there are several things you might want to consider. By setting a firm foundation for your business before you build it, you're more likely to see success.
1. Find the focus of your business.
This is a primary mistake I see many small businesses make because many haven't taken the time to really decide what is most important in their businesses. This includes determining who your customers are, what your goals are in starting a business, and what you're trying to sell. You may also want to consider the value of your product or service for your target market, as well as how much competition you face. Although competition is good for your business, if you choose the wrong market, or you choose one that's too competitive, like travel, you may find yourself having trouble connecting with your market at all.
The lifeblood of any business is your customers, and if |
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