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Guides (11):
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 10
May 04, 2007
Read any autobiography or business success story, you’ll notice one common denominator for success - sales. You need to take whatever action possible to ensure that sales are consistently growing to allow you to gain profit...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 9
May 03, 2007
There is one very important intangible asset I need to create and harvest in my business; a powerful brand. Brand here refers to the “summary” of my business identity, how unique is it from the rest, and why buyers should choose my product/service over other alternatives...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 8
April 27, 2007
In a small to medium scale business, the importance of a single team member can be enormous. Every person I place under my organization (be it associates, staffs or suppliers) must be a star. This may sound “impossible”, but it is possible. Firstly, I would define what a star is within each role in my organization. Then I would seek them out...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 7
April 26, 2007
I found out that many businesses went bust before they even went fully operational because they did not start right. Starting right can mean the difference between success and failure. It simply means I should have all the tools, information, facilities, contacts, money management and government compliances all fully prepared and organized. The four key professionals who could help me in getting all these logistics organized and put my organization on a path to starting up smartly and cost effectively, are listed below. They will also be instrumental as my business grows...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 6
April 24, 2007
This could be a very important step for businesses that require capital to startup and funding to keep overheads and inventories on track. Finding funding is not difficult. But getting the right funding is crucial. Of course there is a saying that goes, “beggars can’t be choosers”! Nonetheless, startup owners must be smart when seeking funding or it could turn their dream business into a nightmare...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 5
April 23, 2007
I definitely would not startup a business without any key asset. But it doesn’t stop here. My key assets are only as good as my ability to protect them, especially when intellectual property is concerned...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 4
April 21, 2007
This is the step where I need to select an organization structure that best fits my business model. I personally find there is no “best” structure for all businesses. However, I normally prefer to select one that provides me with high autonomy and low tax liability.
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 3
April 20, 2007
Once I have done all the preparations, I would start creating a detailed business plan - a document that will provide the priorities, strategies, agenda and sanity I’ll need to startup my business...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 2
April 19, 2007
Once I have selected the kind of business I want to do, I would brainstorm how to run the business. In today�s technology, there are many business models to choose from i.e. part time or full time, at home or totally mobile, online or brick and mortar business...
10 Step-by-Step Business Startup Guide: Step 1
April 18, 2007
I never take this preliminary step lightly. I always start off with thorough planning. As we always say, plan your life, and then plan your business. Once you know where to go, you can then have a pleasant journey...
Dave J - Instant Business Startup Guide & Help
April 17, 2007
When I planned to start my own business many years back, I talked to dozens of successful entrepreneurs, I attended seminars, I purchased training materials, signed up for courses and participated in countless business events. | 
