Top 18 Dos And Don’ts For Business Startups
Do engage big things that can grow your business dramatically;
Do practice uncompromising integrity at all times;
Do live beneath your means, and have 6 months of business and living expenses in savings;
Do develop a strategic business plan, solidly emphasizing marketing;
Do choose a company name that will still represent you in five, 10 and 20 years;
Do ditch perfectionism; get yourself and your product out there now;
Do hire professionals to help in any area where you’re not an expert, especially for your marketing materials;
Do have a backup plan, not just for your computer, but for every essential system;
Do start building your customer database before you start building your business;
Don’t get distracted by naysayers; trust your vision;
Don’t quit your day job until you’re making real money;
Don’t risk losing your home by getting a home equity loan; explore other financing options instead;
Don’t invest in unnecessary bells and whistles such as expensive office furniture;
Don’t try to do it all yourself; delegate to family members until you can afford to hire your first employee;
Don’t cut corners on image; invest wisely in quality promotional materials and your wardrobe;
Don’t get addicted to time-stealers like e-mail and voice mail;
Don’t wait for the phone to ring; go after your prospects;
Don’t let stress wear you down; make time to take care of yourself.
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