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• How to start your own small business |
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Starting a small business is not easy, and it is not a way to 'get rich quick'. It takes hard, hard work and lots of time. |
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• What sort of business can you do |
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Businessmen and women often talk about their 'market'. When you make a business plan, you will also be asked about your 'market'. |
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• What form of business is best |
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One of the most important things you need to do is to decide what form of business your SME will be? |
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• Equipment and premises |
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Just having a business can make you feel like a success, and this may mean that you want to have the best of everything. |
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• Finance for SMEs |
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Most people want to start a business with finance. Having money at the beginning can make life easier. |
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• The basics of business plans |
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Often, the biggest barrier to loan finance is the idea that you will have to set up a 'business plan'. |
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• Managing your business |
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Many small businesses struggle with management, and some fail due to management problems. |
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• Organising your earnings |
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When you receive your first income, you will naturally feel successful. |
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• Your brand, advertising and selling |
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Many people believe that all they need is advertising or a 'brand' to do business. |
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• Growing your business & staff |
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At a certain point in every business' life, the question of growth arises. |
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