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Starting Your Business: Step by Step Toolkit Plan<\/h2>\n

Do you have a great business idea?<\/p>\n

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1 – Have a great reason to take the plunge<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve had a great idea for a business, which is the main thing. The next step is to make sure that being a business owner is what you really want. If this is your first time running a business, then it\u2019s an exciting, and often nerve-wracking journey that you need to be prepared for.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to make some sacrifices, especially in the beginning, so it\u2019s important to sit down with your family and discuss the impact your new venture will have on everybody.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself what\u2019s really motivating you to branch out on your own. Is it because you\u2019re not happy in your current job, that you\u2019ve always dreamed of being your own boss, that you\u2019re feeling positive about the success of your new idea, or a combination? It\u2019s important to make sure that you\u2019re taking the plunge for all the right reasons. Having a clear idea of your motivation can impact you further down the track and set you up for success.<\/p>\n

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2 – Write a great business plan<\/h3>\n

A business plan is the blueprint for your business. It outlines your strategies and crystallizes your ideas. You\u2019ll need it for finance applications, for presenting to potential investors, and as a road map for the growth of your business. It\u2019ll give you a clear sense of direction, as well as providing a benchmark so you can measure your business progress.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also want to show your business plan to key staff, because it\u2019s important they\u2019re aware of your goals. It\u2019s a way to keep everyone on the same trajectory and working towards the same things.<\/p>\n

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3 – Finding out why people will buy from you<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re on the journey to start-up, you need to establish that there\u2019s a market for the type of product or service you plan to sell. There are several ways you can do this, including attending trade shows relevant to your industry (and exhibiting at them), conducting surveys through social media and email, running focus groups, and starting your business part-time. The results from this research will help you create your competitive advantage \u2013 that\u2019s what you do better than anyone else, and why people will buy from you and not your competitors.<\/p>\n

Consider profiling your ideal customers to gain an accurate analysis of market potential. To focus your marketing more effectively you\u2019ll want to identify:<\/p>\n