With the current instability of the labour markets, many have given serious thought to establishing their own small business: That could be as simple as freelancing and contracting your services out…Or, it can be as complex as launching your own company.If you’re thinking about starting your own business, Smart Start 2023: How to Start Your Own Small Business will set you up for success!
Big or small, starting a business is an exhilarating and rewarding option provided you have the right tools, and a good understanding of the new rules to build and market a new business.
“If you’re just starting out with a side hustle or a small business, the Smart Start: How To Start Your Own Business Workbook does a great job of guiding you through the pivotal first few steps to getting yourself set up ang going.” – Corrin Lewis
Smart Start offers you a running list of fundamental tasks to set up and manage your business. You’ll get a solid understanding of how to establish your own brand, how to position and package your product and/or service, and learn how to communicate your message properly. Smart Start will also show you how to develop business channels and how to nurture and manage business development cycles. Finally, we’ll teach you how to use the power of the internet to market your new venture; how to land crucial meetings with clients; and finally, how to convert them to a sale!
Here’s the content that will get ahead of the curve establishing your own business. Start small, BUT START SMART!
BUSINESS PLANNING
Business Concept: Who? What? When? Where? Why?
Market Analysis: Know Thy Competitors!
Business Admin: How to Get Started
Boring, But Necessary Legal Basics
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Basic Bookkeeping: How to Stay Hands-On With Your Money
Financial Management: E-Comm, Budgeting, Service Providers
Business Operations : Hardware, Software, Website, Social Media
Building Revenue Streams/Business Models/Funding
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Business Development: Managing Contacts/Building Your Network
Building Market Channels, Business Leads, Sales Funnels
Managing Client Outreach & “Marketing Touchdowns”
Conversion to Sale / Getting the Contract
Marketing & Brand Management
BUSINESS BEST PRACTICES
Do(s) for Small Business Entrepreneurs
Don’t(s) for Small Business Entrepreneurs
Understanding & Managing “Calculated Risk”
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