[BusinessEntrepreneur]

Does anyone have any experience Starting a Business? I am in need of some easy steps to follow to ensure success.

Thanks

[domore]

Are you serious?

[kk13]

1st...have an idea...

[TechWiz101]

Hi there, here are a few simple tips on how you can get started:

1. Have a Business Idea (this should be your secret, tell no one about it! Not even your best friend).
2. Put it on paper how you intend to achieve it, through practical means.
3. What is the vision of your business?
4. What is the mission statement for your business?
5. Who are your target audiences, or consumers?
6. What problem will your business solve?

These are just the basic stuff. I remember staying up for 2 nights just to work on this. Did a lot of thinking into it as well!

[Mega B]

i think you are having a laugh Nothing in life is easy.

[TechWiz101]

Yeap, I did have a good laugh when I thought about it.

Yet again, when I finally updated my Business Plan last night, and made some detailed corrections to my findings, I felt extremely satisfied with the Business Plan.

It's really worth the effort! Haha!

[Mega B]

@TechWiz101 as you say you only get out of life what you put into it,

[SerialEntrepreneurs.]

Carefully choose your idea and make it BIG.....make sure you surround yourself with the best for assistance and LISTEN & LEARN...don't be a know it all and LEARN from your mistakes....there is LOTS more but the most important thing is follow your passion and do what you enjoy.....

[TechWiz101]

Yeap, doing what you love and have passion in is most important.

Otherwise it'll be the same as working for someone else.

[sukhjeet_vfusion]

Wow, that's a really an open ended question. There are a few questions you need to answer before moving on.

- how much knowledge do you have about business (structures, finances, taxes, etc...)?
- how much time do you have to dedicate to the business?
- Is there a specific interest that you have (you may be a cook, or a computer geek like myself)?
- depending on your location, have you done any research to see if the business your interested in is viable?
- how much money do you have to invest into the business?

That would be a good starting point BEFORE even thinking about a major business plan. Without answering those questions, you will not be able to create a business plan, and without a business plan, you will not be able to get major funding ...

Thanks,
Sukhjeet Singh
co-founder of The v-Fusion Group

[Brainy]

Here are some resources you might look through...

SBA Small Business Handbook Online Copy 80 Pages

Brainys Online Pile of Resources for Business