photo: Damy
Congrats! You read our article on starting a business from your bedroom and you decided to go for it!
You know the mistakes that every first-time business owner makes, now avoid these mistakes in your first year of business and be the boss we know you are!
1. Going Solo
The more, the merrier! It’s safer to start a business with more than one person because everyone has other talents!
Besides, it’s nice to have a buddy when it’s time for big decisions and stressful times.
2. An Unfinished Business Plan
Maybe you’ve got your finances all together, but don’t know exactly who your customer will be. Or you know exactly what location you want, but you lack money for business cards.
It’s better to put those details in writing, for future cooperations or meetings with investors!
3. Spending too much
Got a loan? Found an investor? Great! But be careful to ‘invest’ too much! Sometimes you need to pay a big bill, but you probably don’t have money for employees or fancy design lamps in your office. Did I say office? You’ll probably have to start at your own kitchen table!
4. Doing it for the money
Sure, Apple once was a start-up. Just like Google and Facebook. But if you’re doing it for the money, you probably won’t get it. It’ s no guarantee that if you work hard, you’ll get rich. You have to have luck. But be careful of…
5. Doing it half-heartedly
Sure, it’s awesome to start a brand new business, but you have to make sacrifices. Maybe your time, your living standards, your sanity or quality time with your lover. Just remember why you did it, take a breath and go for it!
6. Not having a backup plan
It’s not pessimistic to have a backup plan, it’s smart. What are you going to do when success won’t come, and your bank account is running dry? Think about that stuff!
7. Forgetting to enjoy it
Ok, it might be a little scary. But you rock for chasing your dreams and following your vision. Don’t forget to enjoy this special time in your life, when you’re creating something from the very start! It’s awesome!
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