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Tips For Launching Your Startup

Maybe you have a great idea but aren't sure how to get things off the ground. We put together tips to help even the most novice of want to be bosses launch their business.

by Karen Spielman, Special to California Business Journal
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Regardless of business niche, doesn’t it seem like startups are popping up literally overnight? If you answered yes, you weren’t wrong. The startup culture is huge right now, and even people with no prior business experience have jumped on the entrepreneurial bandwagon.

Just Get Started

Most people think there needs to be a right time to get started. They say they need more money, or they are waiting until they have more free time. This type of procrastination can lead to you doing nothing at all. The best time to start is now. There is plenty of behind the scenes work you can do prior to launching. You can choose a brand name, buy a domain, and start brainstorming ways to get your idea in front of the right people.

Get Finances in Line

Nothing kills your dreams faster than not having the right type of financial backing in place. Even if you’re just toying with the idea, you should think about how you’re going to finance your company. In addition to paying out of pocket, research how small business loans can help you build your business. These types of loans are available in a variety of repayment options to meet your financial needs. In addition, you have access to ongoing coaching and networking with seasoned mentors.

Create a Business Plan

Aside from having appropriate funding in place, you also need to write a business plan. Far too often, many try to launch without having an idea of what they need to do. Unfortunately, this usually leads to disappointment. Take the time to write a comprehensive plan, which includes funding, marketing strategies, and most important, your buyer’s personas.

Marketing Strategies

With so many social media platforms out there, you might not know which is right for you. To avoid wasting your marketing budget, you need to research your target audience first. After you create buyer’s personas, go online and see where these ideal customers hang out the most. Every age demographic prefers a different platform, so take the time to research first. You should also think about ways to reach your audience for free. Instagram and TikTok have further organic reach than Facebook, so try to incorporate those into your strategy.

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Keep an Open Mind

Becoming an entrepreneur also requires an open mind. You need to be adaptable to what’s happening in your chosen niche and adjust your ideas accordingly. Stay on top of current trends and use those as a stepping stone to market your business.

Be Passionate

If you’re not passionate about your idea, it will show in everything you do. Just because you like the idea doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you. Designing shirts might seem like an easy way to make money, however, if you’re not really into it, it probably won’t work out well. Choose something that you look forward to working on; something that you actually enjoy and want to share with the world.

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