In the current economy, it is better to be your own boss rather than to work for some big multi-national corporate where you do not know when you will be given your three month paycheck (fired)! Though, one might argue that there are lots of risks involved in starting a new business, it is possible to find your standing in the current market with the right ideas. It is also important to understand that new businesses are new experience and you have to learn new things and find new solutions are you face them; there are no straight answers to your problems. Here are few tips for new business owners to help with their business.
Address excusesWhen you are planning to start a new business, it is better to address your shortcomings and doubts before you start a business because you will be confident in your business plan. Confidence is the key to starting any new plan because it would reflect on your effort and application.
Listen and absorb to everyone and everything
It is important to ensure that you become an avid listener. You will pick up several amazing advices when people are talking about themselves. It might be a simple thing like how using a efficient MYOB bookkeeper system helped them to save money and reduce their unnecessary spending. It also gives you pointers as to what would make or break your business. Most people might not give great advice when you ask them for advice. It is better to ask them about themselves because most people love to talk about themselves; from which you can easily draw conclusions.
KISS it
This does not imply that you have to kiss everything related to your job but ‘KISS’ stands for ‘keep it short and simple’. When you are starting a new business, it is important to make sure you keep everything about your business short and simple. When you are venturing into a new business there might be risks you might not know or even comprehend. Therefore, when you keep things short and simple, you will be able to let it go when the risks and debts are too much. One example of KISS your business is instead of hiring an in-house bookkeeper; you can indulge in software like xero and become your own Xero bookkeeper or outsource it to third party.Apart from it, you need to make sure you have met all the legal requirements because governments would slam you hard with legal battles and penalties, if you do not have proper documents. It might also be better to hire a CPA as you grow your business because they can present you if you are audited. You should make sure you have proper money management and always keep an eye on your assets and capital. It is important to have an exit plan if your business plan goes sour. It is important to be your own cheerleader and keep yourself motivated.
