I’m always happy to pass on great info...and this is great info! I’ve included a few snippets below lifted from the full article. 

Starting a small business is a massive but rewarding undertaking. Part of starting a small business is doing things in a way that makes the most sense to you, but a little guidance can help as well. Consider these tips for starting your own company and incorporate them as needed:

Recognise your strengths and weaknesses

Every small business owner has certain skills, abilities, knowledge and experience that give them an edge when it comes time to build up a business and start operating it. However, no small business owner is so adept that they can be an expert in every single process related to developing a new company.

While you’ll have to wear a lot of different hats, especially during the business’s earliest stages, don’t place too much of a burden on yourself for too long or expect yourself to dive into a highly complicated task with no prior training. Develop a strong understanding of your skills and weaknesses so you know where to best focus your attention.

Focus on something you have a passion for

Having a passion for something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s your all-time favorite activity or type of business. It does mean that you won’t quickly grow tired of running that type of business, that parts of it appeal to you and, ideally, you can use some combination of existing knowledge or skills related to parts or all of the operation to your advantage.

Finding an existing need and targeting it is a major element of starting a successful small business, whether it’s providing accounting services to other companies or setting up a bakery. Pairing that need with something that excites, interests and motivates you can lead to substantial development and returns.

Do you need more detail on this subject? Head on over to the full article here for more ideas and perspective. Afterwards, why not drop me an email to share your thoughts robert@vicleaders.com.au; or call me on (0467) 749 378.

Thanks,

Robert