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So you want to be your own boss?

Be sure you are prepared for what is to come. The dream of being a business owner can very easily remain a dream if you aren’t ready to put a lot of effort into it. Just as easy, a dream can also turn to a nightmare if you aren’t cautious.

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The good thing is that huge amounts of people before you have become successful, and just as many have failed. And from that we have the business startup pitfalls we should try and avoid on our path to launching a successful small business.

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Here are 5 Small Business Startup Pitfalls to Avoid.

Moving forward with no or limited guidance

When starting our in business, one of the most critical steps to launching successfully is being able to follow a plan. Whether this plan is a professionally written document in the form of a business plan, written on a napkin, or just a checklist on your computer – it is critical to the mission you are on, of successfully launching your small business.

What is included in this plan is really up to you, however keep in mind your idea, your vision and purpose as well as your audience and plan.

Remember, right before you launch your business you will want to stop and look back to ensure you’ve covered all of the critical points and are on the right path.

Overspending

Your money is what keeps your business afloat. As a startup, you may be limited to the capital available, and even if you are not. Be very careful as to how you spend it.

Becoming a small business owner comes with a number of hidden costs, and you must be prepared to handle any unexpected costs that may come up. Saving your money, and using it wisely is the best option for a small business startup.

Doing it all on your own

One of the major mistakes people make when launching a small business. You aren’t the expert on everything. Nobody really is. So why not reach out to as many people as possible and get as much advice as possible. There are so many entrepreneur groups, assistance centres and networking opportunities that will make you a better and smarter business owner.

One thing that smart business owners who are very successful do is surround themselves with quality, smart people. They do this for a reason.

Being afraid

I’m going to fail!

This should never be the first thing you think about when you are starting a business. This is the wrong mentality of a business owner, and if it is the first thing you think about – maybe becoming a small business owner isn’t right for you.

The fact is that most successful business owners have failed multiple times. If you fail, don’t give up. Instead learn and adjust to make it better the next time around.

Not having a marketing strategy

How can someone buy what you are selling if they never heard of it?

Most of the time it takes much more than just creating a product or service to get noticed.

Research your market and your industry. Know who your audience is and don’t be afraid to tell your audience who you are, what you do, what you offer and why they should buy from you. Don’t expect customers to buy, just because you think they will or should.

When starting your business be sure to follow some guidelines, and try to avoid to common pitfalls that are sure to get you on your way to failure. Others before you have failed and learnt from the same mistakes, are you ready to fail or to succeed?

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