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6 Things Every Young Start-up Business Needs

Published: 10th April 2019 16:07

 

Starting your own business comes with a lot of challenges including figuring out what your ultimate business objective should be, how to establish your operations, how to raise capital, recruitment, marketing, accounts and how you can you manage it all within a limited budget.

 

You are already stretched beyond your means! Being stressed and overworked is part and parcel of launching a start-up. You need to be able to focus your energy and effort on building your business from the ground up.

 

There are a few things you should consider to help you focus on what's important.  

 

Roll out your website

 

No matter what industry you operate in, getting a professionally designed website is critical to your success. The majority of your customers will want to see your online presence. In order to widen your reach and strengthen your footprint on the digital landscape, it is imperative that you not only have a professionally designed website but one that is well optimised to give you the results you need.

 

Websites can be accessed 24 hours a day. It is the first place that your potential customers will look for further information about your product or service.

 

A Functional Working Space

 

Depending on your business  requirements, you will need a good working space where you and your team can operate your business effectively,.

 

There are a number of options. You may not need a dedicated office initially and could consider either a shared office facility or co-working space.

 

Commercial cleaning services

 

Regardless of the size of your office, hire a professional commercial cleaning company. It's important that your working environment is kept clean.

 

Given you are new to the market, you will want to create the best possible impression to both customers and employees. Remember, the first impression is the last impression and you want yours to be nothing less than brilliant!

 

If your office is filthy, dusty and not clean, it will give the impression of mismanagement. Potential clients or partners who do not know you could associate that with your attitude towards business.

 

By keeping your office clean you will also enjoy higher rates of productivity. An organised, clutter-free office will allow your staff to get a lot more work done. A clean office will make them feel good and happy employees generally mean more productive employees.

 

It is important you do not forget about window cleaning, especially if you are in retail and your use the windows to advertise you product or service. A good example is an Estate Agency. Two small windows either side of the entrance door can potentially advertise property values at more than £10 million. Getting the windows cleaned for just £10 a week is a no brainer.

 

If you are starting a Cafe or Restaurant your customers will be looking out of the windows. It is important they feel satisfied with hygiene and that does include the windows. You could use a company like Laddersfree Commercial Window Cleaning who provide a regular service to hundreds of shops, restaurants and Cafes across the UK.

 

A disciplined workforce

Now that you’ve provided a great, clean working space for your employees, you will need to serve as an example of discipline in every area. Whether it is sticking to budgets, managing workloads, meeting deadlines, exhibit a high degree of discipline so your staff act in a similar manner.

 

Social skills are handy

As a start-up, it is super vital that you spend a little bit of time networking. You never know who could translate into a customer lead or a mentor to give you guidance when the going gets tough. Do a little homework and research what kind of start-up events are taking place on a bi-weekly basis in your area or within your industry. Relevance is everything!

 

Be flexible

As a start-up business, you are still figuring your way around. If one business strategy does not work out, do not lose heart. Have the adaptability to amend your strategy according to your commercial circumstances or as required by external forces.

 

This flexibility will lead you to success! Do not get too attached to actual plans. Remember, they are only a means to an end! The business is you, you are the heart and soul of your company. Once you adopt and live by this mentality, you will also be a much happier person. In the end my friend, that’s what we want for you!

 

 

 

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