Don’t undervalue a business plan
If you’re not comfortable relying on the external funding at the start, it’s persuasive to skip drafting a formal business plan. However, investing your time in writing out the business plan, forecasts and marketing stratagem is an effective way to work on your vision. All planning should revolve around two vital questions: How will my business serve a specific need or demand of the hour, and does this correspond to a major market opportunity?
Don’t get trapped in the past
Marketplace as well as your business plans should be considered as living entities; they’re constantly in flux. Whether it’s your first business or fourth in a specific market, you’ve got to keep asking: What new can we do today?
Don’t employ friends
Employing friends can create difficult situations when running a business. At times you will have to be reluctant to let employees go even though you know it’s not a good idea. If things aren’t working out between an employee and your startup business, it’s time to put emotions aside and believe that the person will stumble on a better opportunity elsewhere.
Don’t be fearful about failure
A business expert once said, “The greatest obstacle to success is the fear of failure.” An entrepreneur’s pathway is unexplored and sometimes a bit bumpy. It’s easy to get hassled or absolutely panicked, but you cannot let fear hinder you from chasing your dreams. Think of it this way: the quicker you fail, the closer you are to determining what works.