Taking The Plunge And Setting Up Your Own Business

My Business-Chispa MagazineMaybe you’ve had enough of your job, or maybe you’ve come up with a great idea for a startup that means you’ll have a unique business idea you believe can pay off. Whatever the reasons for setting up your own business, you’ll need to make sure it’s 100 percent the right move for you first. The following advice could give you some food for thought and help you to put a plan in action to get you towards owning your own business and being your own boss.

Assess whether your idea is strong enough. Perhaps your prospective business is related to the work you do now, or it could be something completely different based on an idea you’ve had. You’ll need to work out if your idea is strong enough and if you have what it takes to pull it off. Ask your family and friends and people you trust for their honest opinions, which will help you decide whether to move forward.

Do thorough market research. You may think that your business idea is strong, but are there any others like yours? Research businesses in your local area to assess the level of competition, as well as research businesses that operate online. Spend several months conducting research. If you grow tired of it, then it’s not the right move for you, and if you still have enthusiasm and passion for your idea after this, then that should be an indication that you should push forward.

Start saving. Now that you’ve decided to go ahead, don’t suddenly quit your job. You’re going to need some careful financial planning to get you to a place where you’ll be ready to move forward. Start saving a portion of your earnings and cut back on household expenses using tried and tested methods. You’ll need a large chunk of money behind you if you’re going to give it your all, and you might want to think about continuing with your job, while working on your own business part time while you wait to start generating income on your own.

Get the support you need. You’re going to need a lot of help from family and friends to get your business off the ground, and your social life is sure to suffer too. Regarding financial support, it makes sense to speak to a finance broker to help you get the best loans and give you advice on setting up your business.

Don’t look back! Starting your own business will be nerve-racking, stressful and may make you want to give up several times, but it’s important that you remain strong. Remind yourself of why you’re doing it, what your goals and dreams are and help keep that motivation alive. It’s a long road, but the rewards will be worth it.

Along the road, you’ll face some challenges, including managing your business’ cash flow. Speaking to other people who have set up their own business is a great way to learn some tricks as well as avoid common pitfalls. Best of luck on your journey, we hope you succeed.

Photo by Kelly Brito

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.