15 Tips for Success in Your First Business

<h4> 15 Tips for Success in Your First Business</h4> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okSDugxjsWo/XbBfQH-X_HI/AAAAAAAABZU/kVQdYwsEbf8LBcRc4P6uhbde4PaHliMpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-okSDugxjsWo/XbBfQH-X_HI/AAAAAAAABZU/kVQdYwsEbf8LBcRc4P6uhbde4PaHliMpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.png" /></a></div> <b><i><br /></i></b> <b><i>No need to undertake to know the essential practices of business management. See advice from those who have already succeeded with entrepreneurship:</i></b><br /> <div> <div> São Paulo - Mistakes can teach valuable lessons for those just starting out in the world of <b>entrepreneurship.</b> Even though the best way to learn is to start your own business, those who don't want to take any chances yet can look for tips from those who have already been successful with their business.</div> <div> With this in mind, <b>Site EXAME</b> talked with some<b> entrepreneurs</b> and listed the most essential advice to create a good venture. They range from drafting an accurate business plan to tracking important indicators of corporate finance.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> Here are the 15 tips for success in your first business</h2> <div> <h3> 1 - Know Yourself</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkSWIfLZmlw/XbBfRgpeHEI/AAAAAAAABZY/f7IKjDkCnScm9Vt6Odf_RaG8Zy20ZpyswCEwYBhgL/s1600/2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="313" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZkSWIfLZmlw/XbBfRgpeHEI/AAAAAAAABZY/f7IKjDkCnScm9Vt6Odf_RaG8Zy20ZpyswCEwYBhgL/s1600/2.png" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div>  (splendens / Thinkstock)</div> <div> The first tip for starting your own business is to do a self-awareness process - know what your profile is and how it can relate to your future business.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Diogo Amato, founder of the Doctor Sofa upholstery care network, lists some questions you should ask yourself in the self-knowledge process.</div> <div> “Am I aware of this area? Do I see myself working in this segment in five years? What time will this business require of me. These are very important questions and your answers can tell you whether or not you are on the right track, ”he says. Doctor Sofa earned about 1 million reais in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 2 - Define your main contribution to the business.</h3> <div>  (baramee2554 / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Recognizing qualities and points for improvement not only helps you decide which venture to tap, but also defines which area you will be most strategic to for your business - which increases the chances of success for the business as a whole. If you are experienced in product development, for example, you can help develop an amazing user experience.</div> <div> “Without this realization, you'll be just another employee of your own company, just putting out fires. You are unlikely to have the vision to grow your business and succeed, ”says Meriellin Albuquerque of All in One women's development venture. The deal earned 150 thousand reais in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 3 - Have a simple business proposition</h3> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Can you explain your business idea in a nutshell? If you can't, it will probably be difficult to win customers - and you may need to think more about what problem your business solves and in what form.</div> <div> “Have market differentials that are easy for the target audience to understand. If you have to explain a lot about your strengths, you're likely to have difficulty accepting, says Bruno Magalhães, CEO of the Unified Dental Group franchise chain. With an initial investment of 1 million reais, the business earned 50 million reais last year.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 4 - Make a good business plan and stay focused.</h3> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Following an idea, the next big step in starting a business is to work out a business plan. It should contain aspects such as revenue and expense forms, number of employees, sales strategy, and forecast to reach financial break-even, for example.</div> <div> "The business plan is nothing more than a great roadmap on everything that will happen, from the pre-operational to the day to day business itself," says Paulo Conrad, Restaura Jeans, which earned 86 million reais in 2017. “The business plan is not meant to make sure everything will work out, but to minimize the risk of failure.”</div> <div> But how to develop this script in practice? Marcelo de Freitas of the Academia do Rock lists some questions to be answered. Revenue from the music school network was 1.4 million in 2017.</div> <div> “Answer: How much do I need to invest, what is the need for working capital and what are my fixed costs? How many people do I need to start operations and in what roles? What do I do differently, better or at a much lower cost than my competitor and how do I communicate it? And finally, how can I improve my score? ”</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 5 Think Big But Start Small</h3> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Many first-time entrepreneurs want their business to start perfect. But having a pompous office or creating an extremely well-designed website is not a cheap investment. Those who have already been successful with their business recommend starting small, even if their ambitions are large.</div> <div> Give a Gift Gourmet gift and edible souvenir brand was founded in 2011 with just 5,000 reais. The deal earned 125 thousand reais in 2017, serving customers such as HP, Itaú and Porto Seguro.</div> <div> “The important thing is to learn to grow safely and solidly. Thus, if errors occur, they will be in large sizes, ”says CEO and Chef Luciana dos Santos. “Both the business owner and the company become mature to capture ever-larger markets, which is also important to consolidate partnerships with the right suppliers and to safely serve larger customers.”</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 6 - Know where you are stepping</h3> <div>  (photo / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Simultaneously to the business plan, another essential point to undertake is prior market research. This will help you get to know your own company, your competitors, and your audience better.</div> <div> One of the most important points of this market research is defining your personas, or customer profiles. “You really need to know the consumer of your product or service because it helps make other investments such as point of sale, marketing and advertising campaigns accurate,” says Renato Kuyumjian of Quinta Valentina. The shoe direct sales franchise chain had revenues of 13 million reais in 2017.</div> <div> Market research can also mitigate the risk of investing - which is high, as with every venture. “Many people rush so hard after a dream that they don't plan so much when they should. Then there are unpleasant surprises along the way: a lot of competition, impractical price and insufficient margin, for example, ”says José Carlos Semenzato, founder of the franchise holding company SMZTO. The group earned 1 billion reais in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 7 - Don't expect perfection and build a prototype right away</h3> <div>  (Michael Blann / Thinkstock)</div> <div> When they have a business idea, many entrepreneurs already imagine their business running smoothly. However, the reality is not quite so: your product or service is always subject to adjustment, and the sooner you realize the flaws, the better.</div> <div> To make the first test of your idea, create a prototype with the resources currently available - an initiative known as the least viable product, or MVP.</div> <div> “Use your creativity and build a minimum viable product. With it defined, go to the market and do some research to validate your solution, ”explains Gustavo Mota, CEO of WeDoLogos. The designer marketplace earned R $ 7.2 million in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 8 - Cast real pains - and don't be afraid to change</h3> <div>  (phototechno / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Many ventures are born from an entrepreneur's own intuition. This is not a problem as long as the future business owner consults with other people and realizes that they are seeing a market opportunity - not just their dreams.</div> <div> “Today I realize that one of the mistakes I made in previous business was trying to create something that didn't exist, something that only I thought was innovative and that people would line up to buy,” says Felipe Rodrigues, creator of Enviou startup. The online store tools business earned 700,000 reais in 2017.</div> <div> Therefore, look less at your own perceptions and more at the pains of your target audience. “No 'brilliant' idea in the market holds up if it doesn't solve problems, reduce costs, leverage results or streamline customer day-to-day,” adds André Krummenauer, commercial and finance director at Involves marketing management technology developer. The business started with an investment of 600 reais, excluding computers and chairs, and earned 18 million reais in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 9 - Become a good administrator</h3> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> <b>Entrepreneurship </b>learns a lot in practice. Even so, you can't ignore that studying the concepts of commerce, finance, people management, and marketing will make your business better run - and thus, the chances of success increase.</div> <div> "In the competitive, bureaucratic, high tax and still in crisis world we have in Brazil, people should only pursue their own business if they are willing to learn to undertake and manage," says Paulo Vieira, founder of the Brazilian Federation of Integral Coaching Systemic (Febracis).</div> <div> "Entrepreneurs' first mistake is to fall in love with a product or service and launch themselves without the least preparation as managers." The federation closed last year with revenues of 120 million reais.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 10 - Do you have little money to invest? Focus on the essentials</h3> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> If you have little capital to invest in your first business, it is essential to prioritize the contributions. This is especially true in the early days of the company, when investments in machines, outlets, or furniture and stationery are most prevalent.</div> <div> “In these examples, a business may find a machine extremely essential, while stationery would not be as important in the first stage of the business. You need to focus on what adds value to your product and brings tangible returns to your business, ”says entrepreneur Gustavo Brunello of LuccoFit's healthy eating business. With an initial investment of 1,000 reais, the business earned 2 million reais in 2017.</div> <div> In addition to prioritizing investments, think of activities you can do on your own. Then, when your business takes off, you can hire employees and focus only on the strategic part of the business.</div> <div> “Take care not only of management sectors, but also of areas such as customer service and billing, for example. Another alternative is to exchange services, covering fundamental resource costs for business growth, ”says Raphael Mattos, founder of PremiaPão advertising network. The business started with 16 thousand reais and earned 6.6 million in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 11 - Keep an eye on your finances</h3> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Finance is an essential part of every business: after all, no idea can survive more than a few months without becoming profitable.</div> <div> A first important concept for entrepreneurs is cash flow. It shows how your business's income and expenses are on a particular day, week, or month.</div> <div> “The biggest cause of startup mortality is the lack of money to turn cash flow. Generally, the delay between product acceptance, sales start-up and cash flow sustainability is six months, ”says Flávio Pereira of Nuveo Technologies' enterprise automation company. The deal earned 7.5 million reais in 2017.</div> <div> To make your cash flow healthy, working capital is required - money set aside to honor supplier accounts while customer payments do not arrive. “Even profitable companies go broke without it, as they take money from the future to pay bills from the past,” warns Fábio Marques Jr. of Detroit Steakhouse, which earned $ 72 million in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 12 - Know that the customer is king</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NEARAih5mqo/XbBfTX1o1sI/AAAAAAAABZc/GwivaRbFB-YOu12Gaji2-ymbIRItPztrgCEwYBhgL/s1600/3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="555" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NEARAih5mqo/XbBfTX1o1sI/AAAAAAAABZc/GwivaRbFB-YOu12Gaji2-ymbIRItPztrgCEwYBhgL/s320/3.png" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> In addition to refining your idea, testing the business model, and mastering finance, another good tip for succeeding in the first business is to understand the importance of consumers. In addition to bringing revenue, such customers can also be the source of your company's innovations.</div> <div> “Feeling everyday problems with the ability and sensitivity to put yourself in your client's shoes is the best way to find innovations and add value to what your client really wants,” say entrepreneurs Eduardo Santos and Luiz Freneda, of Field Control service provider startup startup. The deal earned 330 thousand reais in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 13 - Bet on the power of friendship (and word of mouth)</h3> <div>  (Foto / Thinkstock)</div> <div> The first source of advertising for your business will be your friendships - so it is worth noting to tell colleagues about your new business.</div> <div> “Have as many friends as possible who can become the company's first customers. This intensifies word-of-mouth advertising and increases the initial audience to be served, which is fundamental to sustain the start of the business, ”say PLL Group entrepreneurs Pablo Linhares and Lucas Linhares. The venture specialized in technical assistance and repair of cell phones earned 55 million reais in 2017.</div> <div> Miguel Fernandes, from the catalyst for ideas Digital Invents, reinforces the advice. “Because your contacts already know you and trust you, just offer the right product the right way first customers are almost guaranteed. Also, as they are close, they are more likely to give sincere tips for adjusting the format of the service or product. ” The business started with 500 reais and, in 2017, earned 1 million reais.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 14 - Don't Believe In Easy Success</h3> <div>  (lzf / Thinkstock)</div> <div> Success stories in the world of <b>entrepreneurship </b>abound. But behind spectacular trajectories there are also many difficulties, including previous failures. Setting up a business is not easy, and the first-time entrepreneur must be willing to accept such a challenge.</div> <div> “The enterprise is like a child: to grow healthy, it takes a lot of commitment and passion. Being an entrepreneur is not easy, but with down to earth and a lot of dedication, your business is doomed to success, ”says Valdemir Zago, president of the Zaeli food industry. In 2017, its business earned 400 million reais.</div> <div> “Be prepared to work more than you work, receive less than you receive, and have no guarantee of success. If you are in doubt about some of these issues, I recommend rethinking the idea of ​​<b>entrepreneurship</b>, ”adds Roberto Maximilian, founding partner of startup DigitalWeb. The customer service solution business earned 350 thousand reais in 2017.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 15 Finally, Be Resilient</h3> <div>  (Nastco / Thinkstock)</div> <div> The last big tip for entrepreneurs is not to give up on the first difficulty. After all, many successful entrepreneurs today have had to close many other businesses and make difficult life decisions.</div> <div> “In a country like ours, the most important thing is to stay focused and accept adversity as a business reality - and thereby create a solid foundation to keep the company alive,” says Bruno Sindona of social developer Sindona, which earned 25 million reais in 2017. “This ability to resist mistakes and continue is what makes the business thrive.”</div> </div> <div> <br /></div>

15 Tips for Success in Your First Business

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How to start a business without start-up capital?

A business without startup capital: 5 advantages and three drawbacks + 5 tips for starting a business + 3 sources of money + 5 business ideas without investments.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvuLcXnXtoQ/XbAEhHlXJYI/AAAAAAAABZE/eT6cjvRsBi8f2gKZu5nyU25chdFfD-OmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VvuLcXnXtoQ/XbAEhHlXJYI/AAAAAAAABZE/eT6cjvRsBi8f2gKZu5nyU25chdFfD-OmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div> <div> <div> "Starting a business if you don't have money is stupid," 90% of ordinary citizens will tell you.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div> But more advanced people who are familiar with entrepreneurial business will not be so categorical in their conclusions, because they know that a <b>corporation without startup capital</b> is not a myth, but a reality.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div> Yes, not every startup can afford people who do not have capital investments, yes, they will have to work tirelessly and look for new ways of development, but the result will be worth it if you do everything right.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h2> Business without startup capital: advantages and disadvantages</h2> </div> <div> <div> "A business without seed capital is possible," - this idea should be firmly entrenched in Ur head if you want to join with the Ranks of entrepreneurs, but don't have money to launch a startup. But you should not idealize the process itself, because it has not only some advantages but also severe disadvantages.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h4> Benefits of a business without seed capital</h4> </div> <div> <div> Let's imagine the situation: you decided to open a restaurant.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div> To implement this project, you need a large sum of money (at least $ 30,000 - and this is a province, not a capital).</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div> Suppose you find ways to make your restaurant profitable and successful, but at first, you will have to work to get your capital investments back, and in a year you will start earning for yourself.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div> Without investing financially initially, you will not encounter such serious problems.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h4> Do not be afraid to start your business without startup capital, because it has enough advantages:</h4> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Minimizing risks: you do not invest money, which means that in case of failure, you will not lose anything.</li> <li>The first profit that you get from your business will be "clean", and will not go to the account of returning capital investments.</li> <li>Without investing in money, you can allow yourself to learn, make mistakes, take risks.</li> <li>There are plenty of spheres that do not require initial investments, and you can easily occupy your niche.</li> <li>Having gone all the way from a small startup to a large project, you can claim that you created everything from scratch, and without any initial capital.</li> </ul> <div> <br /></div> </div> </div> <div> <h2> Disadvantages of a business without startup capital</h2> </div> <div> <div> Of course, you cannot look at a business without startup capital through pink glasses, considering it a panacea for all ills and a way to get rich very quickly. This is not entirely true, and when you begin to act, you will soon see it.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> <b>The disadvantages of a business without seed capital are:</b></h3> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Mostly small profits, especially at first.</li> <li>Inaccessibility of many niches, for example, large-scale production, restaurant business, trade enterprise, etc.</li> <li>The need to do everything yourself: if you do not have startup capital, you will not be able to hire employees, the maximum you can count on for free help is friends and relatives.</li> </ul> <div> <h2> How to start a business without startup capital: 5 steps to success</h2> </div> <div> <div> Deciding to open your business without startup capital, you must conduct thorough preparatory work. The more times and energy you devote to the preliminary phase, the faster you can get involved in the work, the fewer mistakes you make in the process of the activity.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div> And you will be able to nullify the unpleasant surprises that every novice entrepreneur meets to a greater or lesser extent.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h4> <b>It is essential to do these five steps in time if you decide to start a business without startup capital:</b></h4> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Choose the right field for your business.</li> <li>Firstly, it must be promising and profitable, and secondly, exciting and close to you.</li> <li>To deal with something boring and incomprehensible, even if, purely theoretically, it can bring good profit, is not worth it.</li> <li>Explore the market you are about to enter.</li> <li>Before starting a startup, you should become theoretically savvy in your chosen field of activity.</li> <li>And it will not be superfluous to study competitors to form their competitive advantages.</li> <li>Write a business plan.</li> <li>Yes, you do not have startup capital, so your business plan will not contain specific calculations, but you can describe in your business plan:</li> <li>project implementation stages with deadlines;</li> <li>competitive advantages;</li> <li>development ways;</li> <li>advertising moves, etc.</li> <li>Conduct a preliminary advertising campaign.</li> <li>You don't have money, so advertising tools like media, banners, flyers and the like are not available to you.</li> <li>But you can advertise yourself in social networks, in city forums, and also - connect word of mouth.</li> <li>Move all critics and pessimists away.</li> <li>Of course, among your friends, relatives, colleagues and acquaintances there will be those who begin to nod: "Well, why do you, a fool, get into business if you don't have money?", "Find yourself a better regular job, and not suffer from nonsense ".</li> <li>Do not listen to them!</li> <li>Better yet, stop communicating (at least for a while) with those who prevent you from developing.</li> </ul> </div> <div style="font-weight: bold;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <h2> How to start a business without startup capital, if you can't start a startup without money?</h2> </div> <div> <div> Suppose you considered all the business ideas that can be implemented without startup capital, but none of them suited you. It happens, and you should not get upset ahead of time.</div> <div> Take on the implementation of an idea that needs capital investment (it's better not to consider options with a significant initial capital), think about where you could get the money.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> </div> <h4> <b>Start your own business, if you do not have startup capital, you can:</b></h4> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Attracting a partner to the market.</li> <li>Of course, you want all the profits to fall into your pocket, but if you don't have your money and there is only a good idea, it makes sense to attract a partner who will become the sponsor of your project.</li> <li>When you stand firmly on your feet, you can redeem his share in the business.</li> <li>Advice: even if your partner is a close friend or relative, legally formalize your relationship, because usually friendship, love and family ties do not stand the test of money.</li> <li>By turning on austerity mode for at least a year.</li> <li>Trim your expenses precisely in half, look for sources of additional income, and save all the money saved for future business.</li> <li>In a year, you will have an initial capital for launching a startup.</li> <li>Amount of earnings per month (dollars) Amount you save monthly ($)Months in austerity modeAmount of startup capital</li> <li>700 $ 300 $ 12 $ 3,600</li> <li>Review your assets.</li> <li>Think about what you could sell from your property to get money to start a startup.</li> <li>I already once told you the story of a friend of mine who sold the apartment that he inherited from his grandmother, bought a small private house with a large plot of land and built the car wash and tire service on the remaining Amount.</li> <li>He did not want to do business without seed capital, so he came up with a way to get money without getting into debt.</li> </ul> </div> <div style="font-weight: bold;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <h2> Five business ideas without startup capital</h2> </div> <div> <div> Business ideas that do not require seed capital exist. Moreover, there are a lot of them, and if you study this issue, you will see this.</div> <div> I bring to your attention some of that most straightforward to implement, but promising and exciting business ideas.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> No. 1: Consultations</h3> <div> This is the easiest way to a business if you do not have startup capital.</div> <div> Think about what topic you know so well as to advise other people: jurisprudence, finance, accounting, fashion and style, construction, repairs, healthy eating, etc.</div> <div> It can be anything, and the main thing is that your knowledge is in demand among the population.</div> <div> To open a consulting company in real life is too expensive because you have to rent an office, furnish it, hire a secretary, spend money on advertising, etc.</div> <div> It is better to advise people either at home or online.</div> <div> To do this, it is not necessary to create your own website (this is also an expensive pleasure, by the way).</div> <div> You can work, for example, through social networks.</div> <div> The only difficulty in such a business without startup capital is mutual trust: you will be afraid that the person you advise will deceive and not pay, your client will become worried that you are a charlatan.</div> <div> This problem can be fixed if you take the assistance of your reputation from the first day of work.</div> <div> If your reputation is impeccable, then customers will not be afraid to pay your services in advance.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> No. 2: Online Store</h3> <div> If you have a familiar programmer or yourself well understand computers, you can easily create a website for an online store.</div> <div> If you have neither friends nor opportunities, then you can sell things through social networks or at online auctions, such as OLX or eBay.</div> <div> If in doubt whether this business will go with you or not, you can start by selling your new or used items.</div> <div> So you understand the basics of this business, study the work of sites, establish logistics, etc.</div> <div> But then you can conclude agreements with manufacturers to sell their clothes, shoes, household chemicals, jewellery, etc.</div> <div> If you manage to turn around, then you will have the capital, thanks to which you will expand your business, hire assistants, for example, call centre operators and couriers.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> No. 3: Educational services</h3> <div> To start this business without startup capital, it is not necessary to have a teacher education; you need to do something so well as to teach others.</div> <div> This can be English, etiquette, the basics of blogging, photography, dancing, extreme driving, hairdressing, makeup, the creation of hand-made crafts and much more.</div> <div> Lessons can be taught right at home, as you do not have the initial investment for office rental.</div> <div> And you can, for example, agree with the school's directorate that you have some circle with the kids, and they will let you into the classroom or assembly hall in the evenings for you to give paid lessons there.</div> <div> Another option for business in this sector is a mini-kindergarten at home.</div> <div> Your clients will be the children of parents who cannot or do not want to give their child to the state kindergarten.</div> <div> You can arrange with parents that the children will bring toys and dinners from home, so you do not have to spend money on anything.</div> <div> Of course, such a business will not bring a lot of money, but it is better than nothing.</div> <h3> No. 4: Internet business</h3> <div> The most real and profitable business on the Internet is creating and maintaining your website, but to implement this project, you need capital investment.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h4> If you do not have startup capital, then you can do other business:</h4> <div> <ul> <li>Create sites to order.</li> <li>Open a studio to retouch photos, make collages, avatars, original postcards, etc.</li> <li>Write texts for sites (full of work on the exchanges Etxt, Advego, Text.ru and others), and when you earn your first money, you can not only write texts yourself but also engage in resales.</li> <li>Keep a rating blog and make money on advertising.</li> <li>Organize a photo store to sell original photos, etc.</li> </ul> <div> <br /></div> </div> </div> <div> <h3> No. 5: Cleaning and repair</h3> <div> This business, although it does not require startup capital, is hard enough because you have to work physically.</div> <div> Not every person can do it, and besides, you need to understand something in the repair business, in the electrician, etc.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h4> Three business ideas without startup capital:</h4> <div> <ul> <li>Cleaning.</li> <li>You arm yourself with detergents, a mop, brushes, rags, rubber gloves and begin to clean the apartments.</li> <li>A full-fledged cleaning of a two-room apartment in a small town will cost at least $ 25.</li> <li>In large cities, prices are much higher.</li> <li>Ten cleanings a month - 250 dollars.</li> <li>In my opinion, not bad for a business that did not require initial capital.</li> <li>Husband for an hour.</li> <li>A trendy business today without startup capital, therefore, if you are a jack of all trades and have some tool, you can organize such a company.</li> <li>You will have to repair taps, locks, make cosmetic repairs, change sockets, etc.</li> <li>Competent specialists in demand have from 300 dollars of income per month.</li> <li>Repair team.</li> <li>You and your friend are builders.</li> <li>Why do you have to work at construction sites for a small fee, if you can build private houses and make repairs in offices and apartments, earn 3-4 times more?</li> <li>It is possible that gradually you can open a construction company.</li> </ul> <div> <div> The video below contains business ideas that can be implemented</div> <div> at home and without attachments:</div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h2> A business without seed capital: a real success story</h2> </div> <div> <div> A friend of mine gets along very well with animals.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> He had dogs all his life, he quickly trained them and even helped his friends with their pets, but he didn't think about seriously getting involved in training, because he worked at a bank and there was no sense in changing his profession.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> A few years ago, the bank where Dima worked closed.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> For some time he could not find a new job, and he didn't try to do it, because he considered his profession as a banker boring.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> The acquaintance thought what exactly he knows how to do well, and quickly found the answer: he gets along with animals.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Dima decided to start a business without startup capital associated with dog training and dog walking.</div> <div> At first, he looked for clients among his own and through social networks.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Then word of mouth worked, and customers began to find it themselves.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> A year later, Dima decided to expand the scope of his activities and organized in his private house a mini-hotel for dogs and cats, whose owners are away.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> My friend did not have to invest a single penny in starting a business.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> But now he has the opportunity not only to do what he loves, but also to earn more than $ 1,000 a month, and for a small regional centre in which he lives, this is a lot of money.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> You can also start a <b>business without startup capital</b> if you find an exciting area of ​​activity for you in which you can realize yourself.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NVt_d31Buaw/Xa_0uiAybVI/AAAAAAAABYc/HoW8G-N03bg2tAEJQjJ-wZO5IiPAv77JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NVt_d31Buaw/Xa_0uiAybVI/AAAAAAAABYc/HoW8G-N03bg2tAEJQjJ-wZO5IiPAv77JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div> <b>Business up in 2019.</b> This is what many entrepreneurs are looking for at this time when the year is heading towards the end with a positive outlook for the economy.<br /> It's time to plan next year. After all, good planning is not built overnight.<br /> So, how about starting by knowing the trades that are trending right now? In this article, we have prepared a list and more tips for you.<br /> You will see:<br /> <div> <div> Business up in 2019. This is what many entrepreneurs are looking for at this time when the year is heading towards the end with a positive outlook for the economy.</div> <div> It's time to plan next year. After all, good planning is not built overnight.</div> <div> So, how about starting by knowing the trades that are trending right now? In this article, we have prepared a list and more tips for you.</div> <div> You will see:</div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>The year 2019 has begun</li> <li>What sectors are on the rise to undertake</li> <li>Why start planning right now</li> <li>How to draw up your business plan. </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> Is there any upward business for 2019?</div> <div> The last few years have not been encouraging for the market. But anyone who has the goal of starting a business can start planning their <b>entrepreneurial debut</b> in 2019.</div> <div> The truth is that the <b>economic </b>outlook is much more optimistic than 2017 and 2018.</div> <div> There are still many certainties in the economy, but the Central Bank predicts growth. Depending on the approval of the reinforcements and the new government, the rise in Gross Domestic Product may surprise positively.</div> <div> And if the instability continues, it is only natural that the bullish business is also close to those announced for this year.</div> <div> The difference now is that if you missed the opportunity, you're earning a new one to finally come <b>up with a good strategy</b> to get your business off the ground.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 15 trades up in 2019</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3PRbmyr_iYE/Xa_0-vuy2CI/AAAAAAAABYo/UDKB1CTnuJY0bAxgEAMfGadjCL7IR2hHACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="555" height="145" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3PRbmyr_iYE/Xa_0-vuy2CI/AAAAAAAABYo/UDKB1CTnuJY0bAxgEAMfGadjCL7IR2hHACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> In addition to business to make money in the crisis, the following list also includes news that is beginning to be successful now, with a tendency to <b>dominate the market</b> in the coming months.</div> <h3> 1. Alternative feeding</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7KHfP_tT3U/Xa_038rP7VI/AAAAAAAABYg/l9aw0HCGYR4MFtpMCaHZvOVcfeXM7wNEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="212" data-original-width="375" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7KHfP_tT3U/Xa_038rP7VI/AAAAAAAABYg/l9aw0HCGYR4MFtpMCaHZvOVcfeXM7wNEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div> Conditions of gluten and lactose <b>intolerance </b>have not emerged now, but at last, the market has realized that there is a considerable chunk to meet.</div> <div> Promising businesses are focused on gluten and lactose-free products. By 2019, the <b>maturation of the sector</b> should multiply the results.</div> <div> And it never hurts to remember that, especially about gluten-free, there is another very interesting segment, although there is no dietary restriction: we are talking about the fitness market.</div> <h3> 2. Biojoias</h3> <div> Beauty marks of our land. It is from this <b>concept </b>that the market of biogas grows and emerges as an interesting option for those who want to have their first company.</div> <div> Biojoias are jewellery type articles whose manufacture uses <b>sustainable items</b> as raw material. These can be stones, leaves and seeds, for example.</div> <div> In addition to being a differentiated product, the greatest chances of success are in spaces focused on <b>tourism</b>- and in cities with strong appeal to receive visitors.</div> <h3> 3. Thrift Stores</h3> <div> Year in, year out, and thrift stores don't go out of business listings. But it's not surprising, because <b>reusing the old</b> instead of buying the new is a concept that goes well with times of crisis, as now.</div> <div> Although it is a frequently encouraging market, there is still room for <b>selling used parts</b>. such as clothing. The main opportunities are online, being able to negotiate with people from all over Brazil looking for specific articles.</div> <h3> 4. Repairs and renovations</h3> <div> This is a sector that repeats the understanding that applies to thrift stores. If there is no way to buy a new article, it is better and cheaper to repair or reform the old one. In addition to the economy, always important in the current scenario, it also has the sustainable appeal of the action.</div> <div> Anyone who wants to start a <b>business of their own</b> in 2019 can look fondly at options such as home appliance repair and clothing makeover.</div> <h3> 5. Cosmetics</h3> <div> When we talk about repeat business, we could not miss entrepreneurship in the field of cosmetics and beauty. After all, the ongoing crisis may even soften the <b>need </b>for people to feel beautiful, but it can't cool the market.</div> <div> And it never hurts to remember that men are increasingly participating as loyal customers. The entrance with all of the <b>male audience</b> given a new gas to the sector and those who have directed efforts to this profile has been earning well.</div> <div> Another strong appeal in the cosmetics area is the <b>use of natural products,</b> less aggressive to both skin and nature.</div> <h3> 6. Coworking</h3> <div> There are several reasons for seeing in coworking spaces a strong trend towards 2019. using a coworking proves to be a great alternative.</div> <h3> 7. Application Development</h3> <div> It is not from today that apps have filled our lives with <b>ease.</b> But there is a concern about this market: it is not known how far it can go, it is only certain that it goes far.</div> <div> Smartphones are increasingly a part of people's lives, from being an accessory to a necessity. </div> <h3> 8. Drones</h3> <div> There are diverse applications for these flying devices, from industrial operations to leisure, not forgetting their growing use in agribusiness. There is no way to keep drone manufacturing out of business, as it is believed that there is <b>still untapped potential</b> for its commercial use.</div> <div> The great expectation for the coming months is regarding the market behaviour from the <b>regulation</b> of drones used by the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac), which occurred in <a href="http://www.anac.gov.br/noticias/2017/regras-da-anac-para-uso-de-drones-entram-em-vigor" target="_blank">early May.</a></div> <h3> 9. Infoproducts</h3> <div> It is no exaggeration to say that the <b>digital products market</b> in Brazil is still crawling in front of so many possibilities opened by the internet. However, today there are already examples of many people who literally made millions starting from scratch.</div> <div> This does not mean ensuring easy profits, but that there is a demand for supply. Infoproducts can involve all kinds of <b>digital solutions,</b> such as books, classes and lectures. Best of all, you can start with just one computer as a structure.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 10. Biometric Reading</h3> <div> Many people relate biometric reading to situations in which fingerprinting is verified, as occurs in elections. But this is a very small use among all those who are already bringing <b>a bit of the future </b>to the present day.</div> <div> In addition to digital, technology also uses facial and retinal recognition. There are already <b>smartphones </b>in the market where the lock and unlock screen is through biometric reading, for example.</div> <div> But their uses extend far beyond identifying employees authorized for <b>entry into restricted areas</b> to fingerprinting customers at ATMs.</div> <h3> 11. Microbreweries</h3> <div> Anyone who sees the <b>success of craft beers</b> in recent years can imagine that the industry has reached its limit. But it is easy to explain and understand its inclusion in this rising business relationship.</div> <div> When the first drinks with these characteristics began to gain the market, it was not yet known that so many different <b>aromas and flavours</b> would be available to the public. And who said the news is over?</div> <div> A <b>positive point</b> to open this type of company was its recent inclusion among those who can opt for <a href="https://blog.contaazul.com/o-que-e-simples-nacional/" target="_blank">Simples Nacional</a> as a tax collection scheme.</div> <h3> 12. 3D Impressions</h3> <div> Like everything new, the 3D printing market is a bit <b>challenging,</b> but anyone who can master it tends to take on a highly profitable business. The main companies in the sector are startups from outside Brazil.</div> <div> Although this is indicative of technology limitation here, how about seeing otherwise? It has a lot of markets to explore, offering <b>innovative</b> and yet unpublished <b>solutions.</b></div> <h3> 13. Pets</h3> <div> “The more I know men, the more I love animals.” Have you read this phrase a lot on your social networks? It is no coincidence, after all, the appreciation for pets led this market to <b>earn $ 18.9 billion</b> last year, according to data from the Brazilian Association of Pet Products Industry (Abinpet).</div> <div> This is not a new business, but it is clearly one of the booming businesses. And for those who want to undertake, have every kind of <b>product or service</b> to choose from.</div> <h3> 14. Organic Products</h3> <div> Whether through the media or social networks themselves, the incentive to <b>healthy eating</b> is growing in the country. So much so that the industry still maintains a large portion of its foreign trade revenue, but has started to invest heavily in the domestic market.</div> <div> For those who want to start a small business, it is worth betting on <b>speciality stores.</b> Consuming healthy items found near home is what motivates people to buy.</div> <h3> 15. Virtual Reality</h3> <div> Will you say that you have not received more and more videos on your smartphone of funny situations involving the use of virtual reality glasses? Humour aside, there is something very serious about this market, which is expanding the <b>production of content</b> for devices.</div> <div> There is great expectation regarding the <b>release of news,</b> with the future being dominated by this type of technology. If the high cost of research and development is an obstacle, on the other hand, the expansion of possibilities of use, as in events and training, is an incentive.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h2> Why start planning 2019 right now</h2> <div> Did you know that a good business plan takes <b>up to six months</b> to build and improve?</div> <div> The first step you may be taking now is by looking at what is going up for business next year and seeing if your <b>entrepreneurial dream</b> is listed among them. If so, that's great news, but contain the euphoria. It is not enough to choose a good niche to invest in; It is necessary to plan.</div> <div> If you're not sure where to start planning, start with market research. Before thinking about starting a business, it is essential to <b>know well the market</b> in which you want to enter. Who are the competitors and what their practices are the basics? If you depend on suppliers, be careful in selecting.</div> <div> Don't forget the <b>feasibility study,</b> after all, you need to make sure you have the financial ability to get the idea out of the paper and also make sure there are a good number of clients interested in your proposal. If your company does not solve many people's problems, turnover will be compromised.</div> <div> It is also important to mention the need to be a good listener (collecting opinions in your circle of friends and family) and to c<b>onduct small tests</b> before going to market. Think like a startup, which polishes your business model until you come up with an ideal solution.</div> <h4> How To Draw Up Your Business Plan For 2019</h4> <div> Take a brief look at the <b>key actions</b> to take when designing a business plan for your future company:</div> <div> <h4> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Do thorough market research</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Confirm that your business idea interests customers</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">See who your competitors are and what they are doing</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Establish a competitive differentiator to position yourself</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Check for suppliers to meet your needs</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Collect opinions to make sure you're on the right track.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Design good and bad scenarios and be prepared for everything</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Do small tests to make your idea viable</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Measure the results and make the necessary adjustments.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Come up with a really workable final version.</span></li> </ul> </h4> </div> <h4> Are you ready to undertake?</h4> <div> In this article, we present 15 upward deals that could open your future company next year. You now have useful information on sectors that hold high expectations for 2019.</div> <div> If the success of your investment will be confirmed, there is no guarantee as there are several factors involved. But the main tip you have already received: you need to study your own business and build detailed planning. Only then can you really say that you are ready to undertake? </div> </div> <div> <br /></div>

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vuzz25Nwh9E/Xax1ksYOpwI/AAAAAAAABXY/TsW8Jk6OegEgSr05Fsa0YP4eRwtggLDbACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="533" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Vuzz25Nwh9E/Xax1ksYOpwI/AAAAAAAABXY/TsW8Jk6OegEgSr05Fsa0YP4eRwtggLDbACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <b><i><br /></i></b> <b><i>If you are an entrepreneur or want to become one, then it is very important that you understand what Canvas is.</i></b><br /> <br /> The Canvas is a business model tool ( business model ) that lately have become popular enough among entrepreneurs.<br /> This tool was created by Swiss entrepreneur and business theorist Alexander Osterwalder and information systems management professor Yves Pigneur through research and testing conducted between 2004 and 2010.<br /> <br /> Understanding its importance and operation is ideal for having a healthy business model that shows you the best way forward.<br /> Whether you are a novice entrepreneur or not, Canvas will be one of your greatest business allies.<br /> So, want to know how Canvas will help you and how to create a business model that's right for you? Check out our article:<br /> <br /> <div> <h2> The Importance of Canvas</h2> <div> Every entrepreneur should create mechanisms that allow greater control of their business and, of course, structure an objective manner of business.</div> <div> This should all be done at the beginning of the venture, but you can also do it when your business is up and running. By the way, if you never did, it's never too late to do. And that's where Canvas comes in as an important ally of your business.</div> <div> This business model  helps you to have a broad view of the business simply and easily. The tool consists of a whiteboard, which can be printed and pasted on a mural in your company, for example. But you can also use an app to track everywhere (I'll talk about this later).</div> <div> Canvas features block what you consider the nine key factors of an enterprise: key partnerships ( key partners ), key activities ( key activities ) , key resources ( key resources ), value proposition ( value propositions ) relationship ( customer relationships ), channels ( channels ), customer segments ( customer segments ), cost structure ( cost structure ) and income sources ( streams revenue ).</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> The most important thing in the business model is that you can visualize the entire business and graphically organize the actions for each one. But there are other things you should also pay attention to, especially if your business is new to the market.</div> <div> It is important that you define the area of ​​customer segmentation very well. This should be your first step when designing a business model, as you will be able to identify specific value propositions for one customer that is different from another.</div> <div> See the following example:</div> <div> This is a Canvas Template from the Uber Private Transport Company.<br /> <br /></div> <h3> How to create a business model that's right for you</h3> <div> As I said, Canvas is separated into nine key factors of an enterprise, which for ease of understanding you can separate as follows:</div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Like (Infrastructure - highlighted in blue)?</li> <li>What (Offer - highlighted in red)?</li> <li>Who (Customer - highlighted in green)?</li> <li>How much (Finance - highlighted in yellow)?</li> </ul> </div> <div> Take a close look at the example.</div> <div> To be able to create a business model that's right for you and your business, then it's important to understand what each key factor represents and means in Canvas.</div> <div> <b>Proposals value ( <i>value propositions</i> ):</b>  corresponds to the reason the company exists and shows how it meets one or more customer needs. In this block you need to think about the project, product or service that your company represents and then answer two questions:</div> <div> <ul> <li>What is the core value that the project, product or service will deliver to the customer?</li> <li>What customer needs will my company meet?</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <b>Key resources ( <i>key resources</i> )</b>:  resources will be needed to take your new project paper (or, in the case of an existing business, its main features).</div> <div> They can be categorized as physical resources (machines and equipment), intellectual resources (knowledge, trademarks and patents), financial resources (cash flow and sources of income) or human resources (labor).</div> <div> <b>Key activities ( <i>key activities</i> ):</b>  activities that will be necessary to deliver the value proposition.</div> <div> <b>Partnerships key ( <i>key partners</i> ): </b> this block you will relate its main partners and suppliers that may help you in your future company.</div> <div> <b>Customer segments ( <i>customer segments</i> ):</b>  as in most cases there is more than one customer segment, the ideal is to divide customers by segment. Having this division established makes it clearer how the company will act (or act) to meet the needs of each segment (or a specific segment).</div> <div> <b>Channels ( <i>channels </i>)</b>:  every organization handles communication channels, distribution and sale. List which channels the customer wants to be reached by.</div> <div> <b>Relationship with customers (<i> customer relationships </i>):</b>  interact with customers is key. The rule says that the larger your customer base, the greater the need to break it down into target groups, always thinking that each group has a specific need. Based on the new project your company is evaluating, reflect on how it will relate to the customer segment that will be reached.</div> <div> <b>Income sources ( streams revenue ):</b>  the important thing here is to answer the question, based on the value proposition, as customers are willing to pay for the new product or service?</div> <div> <b>Operating costs ( <i>cost structure</i> ): </b> all costs necessary to make the company off the ground (or the company's cost structure being evaluated). Please note that this item is extremely important for the financial area, because if the controller (a professional who ensures liquidity of assets and liabilities and works all the time to make the return on equity) assesses that the investment required outweighs the revenue, the costs for the project should be rethought.</div> <div> See this template made by us.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> Canvas x technology</h3> <div> To make it even easier to create your Canvas style business model, there's an application that generates Canvas that you made. The Canvas and SWOT Business Model allows you to create a Canvas and a SWOT Analysis</div> <div> It is super easy to use and when ready you can save it to your photo gallery or export as a PDF.</div> <div> When you create a new Canvas, the app will ask for Title ( your</div> <div> Will business model have a specific name? ), Description (a quick description of your business model ), To (to whom you will show your business model ), and By (who created the business model ).</div> <div> Then you can put as many items as you like in each key factor. See the example below:</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> You can put as many examples as you like and then see a preview before downloading the canvas image.</div> <div> Then the saved image will look like this:</div> <div> This template already comes as a basic example in the application.</div> <div> The app also has an iOS version.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> Conclusion</h3> <div> As you have seen, if you are an entrepreneur or want to be, then it is essential that you understand what Canvas is. I hope our article has been well understood and if you have any questions just ask in the comments.</div> <div> All key factors are of utmost importance when setting up a new business. However, if you already own a company and would like to rephrase it or just "add the dots on i's" it is also recommended that the business model be made.</div> <div> With the Business Model Canvas and SWOT app , which I quoted, it is much easier to keep up with your business model as it is completely online and on your mobile.</div> <div> Remember that all items are important and at the time of presentation don't be afraid to “fight” for your ideas and ideals (of course, if it makes sense).</div> </div> <div> <br /></div>

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13 Great Business Opportunities to Open in Your Neighborhood

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4D2NeTnSNk/Xax5tZjgxCI/AAAAAAAABXk/0CHKdhp_ENI6290crOtgmMgr8ae_bJtOACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a4D2NeTnSNk/Xax5tZjgxCI/AAAAAAAABXk/0CHKdhp_ENI6290crOtgmMgr8ae_bJtOACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div> <b><i>You may not be 100% satisfied with your current occupation, but know that you can get organized and, with the right planning, realize your business dream.</i></b><br /> <div> <div> Every neighborhood trade should be based on convenience, trust and proximity.</div> <div> According to Sebrae Services Manager André Spinola, knowing the names of clients and advertising them are some of the advantages for “neighborhood entrepreneurs”.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> However, running a neighborhood business poses the same challenges as businesses that are in malls or downtown.</div> <div> According to the expert, “There is no point in creating the company without having knowledge about competitors and where they operate.</div> <div> You need to know, for example, if people are going further to save money . ”</div> <div> In any case, there are many lucrative business examples that you can implement within your own community and with an investment that often fits smoothly into your budget .</div> <div> Check out the excellent business trends to open in your neighborhood:</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h4> 13 good deals to open in your neighborhood or small town</h4> </div> <div> <h3> 1. Food Trade</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQGhfCsvN2U/Xax5yoLEEtI/AAAAAAAABXo/XdpgJgqJnaESQc0gD8yuGMyVcZwrKf7PQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="555" height="231" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BQGhfCsvN2U/Xax5yoLEEtI/AAAAAAAABXo/XdpgJgqJnaESQc0gD8yuGMyVcZwrKf7PQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Business to open: food trade</div> <div> Pizza, creperie, snack bar, kilo or vegetarian restaurant and bar are some niche markets in the eating area.</div> <div> According to data from the last survey household budget prepared by the IBGE , more than 25% of the meals in Brazil are consumed outside the home.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> In large urban centers it is over 1/3.</div> <div> That is, the growth potential of this market is still very promising, especially when compared to the North American reality, in which the sector accounts for over 60% of meals.</div> <div> With the rush of everyday life, spending on food away from home is usually high and the tendency is that this habit continues.</div> <div> “Try to offer what the neighborhood wants and needs. Personalization is the art of business, ”advises Spinola.</div> <div> Creating loyalty programs and investing in good service are other recommendations for winning more customers. </div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 2. Creative economy and crafts</h3> <div> Bringing together leisure and entertainment can help you win customers of all ages.</div> <div> Art, theater, music and dance schools are business ideas that can work very well in a neighborhood.</div> <div> For Spinola, the first step is to explore the neighborhood to assess the market.  </div> <div> It is even worthwhile to set up a collaborative shop if there are other people in your neighborhood who do craft work.</div> <div> It never hurts to remember that many successful companies started out as hobbies .</div> <div> Another tip is that if you continually receive positive feedbacks about the products you create, and there seems to be strong demand, then you might be able to turn this activity into a viable business.</div> <div> You just need to be clear about who your market is and how you will reach it.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 3. Aesthetics and beauty activities</h3> <div> Beauty salons in Brazil are usually crowded due to appearance concerns.</div> <div> Thus, stores specializing in cosmetics, barber shops, manicure, waxing and eyebrow are examples of interesting businesses to meet the constant demand for this type of service for both women and men in the neighborhood.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 4. Minor Makeovers</h3> <div> Companies specializing in repair, maintenance and renovation services are in high demand.</div> <div> “At this time of economic crisis , people want to fix more,” says Spinola.</div> <div> There is still room in the market for small businesses to grow with the neighborhood clientele.  </div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 5. Gyms</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Fh8y4XUAMo/Xax7UuilWJI/AAAAAAAABYQ/jjkFtfNZx3YB8DDgTpMaeuGKb7HMGL8xQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="555" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Fh8y4XUAMo/Xax7UuilWJI/AAAAAAAABYQ/jjkFtfNZx3YB8DDgTpMaeuGKb7HMGL8xQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Concern about health has become part of the routine of young and old in recent years. Gyms, pilates, wrestling, yoga or crossfit are some types that cater to the most varied public.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Many people crave the convenience of having a gym in the neighborhood.</div> <div> However, the manager of Sebrae explains that it is indispensable to do a market research aiming to evaluate the competition and seek a differential.</div> <div> “Many people choose to go to the gym in other neighborhoods because it's cheaper,” he says. </div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 6. Clothing store</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPhAdMleu0I/Xax54N9bLDI/AAAAAAAABXs/fbo2or4aOK09tCZe5wgvOx9bWch2KJGLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="555" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EPhAdMleu0I/Xax54N9bLDI/AAAAAAAABXs/fbo2or4aOK09tCZe5wgvOx9bWch2KJGLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> One of the main difficulties small towns often have is the lack of places to shop for clothes.</div> <div> Or maybe you even live in a larger city, but your neighborhood doesn't have a mall or market. So this may be a good opportunity.</div> <div> That's why starting a clothing boutique will not only put you on the map, but will also make you a popular destination for most nearby residents.</div> <div> You will be practically the replacement of the mall for those looking for an interesting option to renovate the wardrobe.</div> <div> Just make sure you stay up to date on the latest trends!</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 7. Sewing and Customization</h3> <div> Still in the fashion business, if you like sewing, you can think of a business that specializes in customizing or repairing clothes.</div> <div> If you don't know much about sewing, you can try to learn, as customizing will also require a certain level of craftsmanship and creativity.</div> <div> But the best is that you can start training right now with what you already have at home.</div> <div> 8. Food Truck</div> <div> Business to open: food truck</div> <div> Opening a food truck may not have been the first thought on your list of ideas for a business.</div> <div> However, depending on the location of your city, how likely residents are to eat outside, and the weather, starting such a business can be a great investment.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 9. Bakery</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tVlGBI9hMzU/Xax58KZBHfI/AAAAAAAABXw/2yRW27r7G4IligmSVUCmwc6HTqTk2ya6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="555" height="285" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tVlGBI9hMzU/Xax58KZBHfI/AAAAAAAABXw/2yRW27r7G4IligmSVUCmwc6HTqTk2ya6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> This type of business can work very well in small neighborhoods and all this is because bakeries offer products that most people consume daily.</div> <div> The food business generally tends to generate profits every day and is more likely to retain local customers.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 10. Day Care Service</h3> <div> The demand for child care is huge!</div> <div> Of course, you will need licensing and adapt the space to suit the kids and be a safe place.</div> <div> So check the existing kindergartens in your neighborhood for what they offer and think about what you can do best.</div> <div> If you love children, you already have what it takes to start this kind of business, but keep in mind that if demand increases, you may need to start hiring people to help with the service and not overburden yourself.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 11. Dog walker or nursery</h3> <div> Business to open: walker</div> <div> For animal lovers, what could be better?</div> <div> There are sites such as DogHero , where you register and offer your services, whether for a walk, or to take care of the animals in your home, as if it were a nursery.</div> <div> However, keep in mind that this work will require a lot of energy and disposition, because besides walking with the animals, you should play with them, feed at the right times and give a lot of love and affection!</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 12. Gardening Center</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnEDLKYkWPo/Xax6DhlFkTI/AAAAAAAABX8/MDT0icmcU5oMz6B05VR2-osy4LSbUM8RACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="555" height="272" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xnEDLKYkWPo/Xax6DhlFkTI/AAAAAAAABX8/MDT0icmcU5oMz6B05VR2-osy4LSbUM8RACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> If you like gardening but would rather share your knowledge than helping others individually with your personal gardens, starting a gardening center may be the right idea for you.</div> <div> You can advise and educate other enthusiasts about what it takes to make your gardens beautiful.</div> <div> Another interesting idea is to sell little plants, jars and gardening tools.</div> <div> In addition to making money , you also help to make the world greener.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> 13. Technical Computing Services</h3> <div> If you have an affinity for technology, have already taken a degree in the field and are familiar with computers, this may be a good opportunity for you.</div> <div> If you have some spare parts for your personal computer, you can start this small business .</div> <div> You can start by doing minor repairs, cleaning computers, formatting systems, and even selling parts to improve machine performance.</div> <div> Here, ideas and possibilities abound, which is also not lacking is demand for this type of service.</div> <div> After all, most people have a computer or notebook at home today.</div> <div> <br /></div> <h3> Conclusion</h3> <div> Remember that to set up a business you will need to do some good planning .</div> <div> Study the community, what are the biggest needs in your neighborhood, and how can you help solve or improve it?</div> <div> Analyze your potential customers, what will be the best way to approach these people when offering your services or inviting this audience to know your new business?</div> <div> Plan a lot, do not save at that time, starting a business is serious and you should not hurry.</div> <div> You should also think about the capital to start a business, you already have the money saved to make this initial investment, have you thought about how your working capital will look?</div> <div> It is important to think of all these aspects when starting your own business.</div> <div> Some of the ideas we came up with in this post can be done in parallel with your current work, but others require total dedication.</div> <div> Based on this aspect, which one fits you best? In the end, the most important rule is: Don't give up on your dreams!</div> <div> You may not be 100% satisfied with your current occupation, but know that you can get organized and, with the right planning, realize your own business dream.</div> <div> Also remember that to start a business and be more likely to succeed, it is important that you have your personal finances in order.</div> <div> If you still have problems in this area of ​​your life, we suggest you download and start using the best rated personal financial control application in Brazil today .</div> <div> With your accounts in blue, you will be much more at ease running your business and can only focus on working hard to get the best results.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div>

13 Great Business Opportunities to Open in Your Neighborhood

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Business at Home: Important Guidelines to Thrive

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kh1P3SN8Xfg/XaxqaQ4FFUI/AAAAAAAABXM/BblaaUESoOg7D0l9qcrDXXSAd9kosAitgCEwYBhgL/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kh1P3SN8Xfg/XaxqaQ4FFUI/AAAAAAAABXM/BblaaUESoOg7D0l9qcrDXXSAd9kosAitgCEwYBhgL/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></div> <b><i><br /></i></b> <b><i>Creating business at home is the desire of many people. If you want that too, here are some tips that will help you get started in your home.</i></b><br /> With discipline and organization, entrepreneurship at home can be a great alternative, especially in these tough economic times.<br /> Creating your own home-based business, in addition to reducing the initial costs of starting and maintaining the business, helps to reduce other problems of modern life, such as time spent on long commutes and traffic jams, which raise the stress level of most Brazilians.<br /> <br /> According to data from Sebrae (Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service), working at home is increasingly becoming an option for millions of people in Brazil.<br /> Of the approximately 8 million individual microentrepreneurs (MEI), about 50% undertake in-house. Also according to the institution, 77% of crafts professionals also use the home as a creative space.<br /> However, for work at home to be successful, it is necessary for the entrepreneur to establish certain management criteria to control possible conflicts in the use of workspace and housing, which can lead to decreased productivity.<br /> Luiz Barreto, former Director of Administration and Finance at Sebrae, states that “work at home opens up many possibilities for small business owners , such as working with a certain schedule flexibility and reducing the expenses they would have, for example, with maintaining from an office. However, it is worth paying attention to the production capacity and delivery times, especially at the end of the year, when there is a strong growth of demands, so that the customer can always be satisfactorily met ”.<br /> If you want to become one of the millions of home-based Brazilians, here are some important guidelines that will help your business thrive.<br /> <div> <br /></div> <h2> Thinking about starting a home business? See some guidelines for success</h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_zXUk4aVWOI/XaxqaR2V4KI/AAAAAAAABXQ/IY0_G3A9LIM_ILr19K0qDMLa00htNimjACEwYBhgL/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_zXUk4aVWOI/XaxqaR2V4KI/AAAAAAAABXQ/IY0_G3A9LIM_ILr19K0qDMLa00htNimjACEwYBhgL/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div> <div> <h3> - Formalization</h3> <div> It can be done by registering as an Individual Entrepreneur at the Entrepreneur Portal and is very important for those who work at home.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> The regularization expands the market due to the possibility of issuing invoices, brings more security to the small business owner and makes the rules to be fulfilled clearer.</div> <div> Those wishing to set up a business under this circumstance should also inquire at the city hall about local rules for licensing and operating activities.</div> <h3> - Well-defined time</h3> <div> The start and end times of activities must be established and adhered to.</div> <div> Discipline not only contributes to making work flow more efficiently, but also helps the entrepreneur to enjoy free time with his family.</div> <h3> - Separate business environment from family environment</h3> <div> If you can, install your own entrance to welcome customers and suppliers in a well-organized, self-contained room with a furniture, office, and computer structure.</div> <div> This gives the company a more professional look and avoids embarrassment as a visitor comes across someone lying on the living room couch watching TV or having a family having lunch.</div> <h3> - Appearance is key</h3> <div> Care of appearance is critical. It is not because of working at home that the business owner can present himself with excessively informal attire such as flip flops or shorts.</div> <div> Ideally, dress in the same way as if you were still working in an office. This attitude helps to gain the trust of the people you work with.</div> <h3> - Never miss deadlines and worry about product features</h3> <div> The entrepreneur also has to be mindful of meeting deadlines, product quality and price competitiveness just as the entrepreneur responsible for a trade, office or factory.</div> <h3> - Family issues cannot mix with business</h3> <div> The business owner cannot mix office routine with family issues. In addition, he cannot confuse the company's cash with his family's.</div> <h3> - Exclusive contact for the company</h3> <div> If possible, keep a unique phone number for the company.</div> <div> It is suggested that an answering machine be installed to answer calls in the absence of the business owner, rather than resorting to people at home for this task.</div> </div> <div> <div> *****</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b><i>Like our tips for those who want to open businesses at home? Already own your home business? Did you take the courage to create now? Share with us!   </i></b></div> <div> <b><i><br /></i></b></div> <div> <b><i>Liked the article Business at Home: Important Guidelines for You to Thrive?  Your opinion is very important to us! Suggest new themes, leave your comment.</i></b></div> </div>

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12 Tips to Make a Difference in Your Business

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc5DJRzlOgQ/Xaxk-CscwjI/AAAAAAAABWg/og1PBiPtAEE-ogBMxhhU-QImU9MPXDdGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="555" height="251" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc5DJRzlOgQ/Xaxk-CscwjI/AAAAAAAABWg/og1PBiPtAEE-ogBMxhhU-QImU9MPXDdGwCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Many people think that if they open their website, store or group on social networks, they will immediately find themselves in an entrepreneurial paradise, where profits will flow literally from the sky, and customers will line up in a long line.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> But, as you know, this happens only in Hollywood films. But in reality, businessmen face a lot of difficulties before they find themselves on the entrepreneurial Olympus.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> And in this article I would like to give some advice to people who want to build a successful business. Ready? Then let's go!</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div> <h3> Sales</h3> <div> No matter how trite it may sound - it all starts with sales. Whatever kind of business you have, and whatever you make, sales are the key word in the business.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Even if you produce free products, such as applications or digital products: you must secure an <b>audience </b>that will download, try and leave feedback. And which over time can become your customers.</div> <h4> <b>Remember</b>: <span style="font-weight: normal;">website creation does not guarantee high sales.</span></h4> </div> <div> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div> <div> <h3> 1. Business development plan</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85Eh5kTjIi4/Xaxk_B-OkdI/AAAAAAAABWs/FlrY4hO2r-wuhWagQsPl2fGd_BULhC7KACEwYBhgL/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-85Eh5kTjIi4/Xaxk_B-OkdI/AAAAAAAABWs/FlrY4hO2r-wuhWagQsPl2fGd_BULhC7KACEwYBhgL/s1600/4.jpg" /></a></div> <div> Many aspiring entrepreneurs underestimate the importance of making a plan. Preparation and planning. What could be more boring than these two stages of work? Nevertheless, these are the most important and crucial steps, if you skip them you can make life difficult for yourself.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> The ideal option is to draw up a clear scenario for the development of your business, which includes determining the target audience, creating a product, promoting it, as well as a map of its development.</div> <div> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div> <div> <span style="font-size: x-small;">When they say that you need to plan everything ...</span></div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <div> Also, at each stage of the growth of your business, there will be a need for certain tools. You need to calculate their cost, and put the resulting amount in your budget.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 2. Four questions that you must answer</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8ZVYx-Z394/Xaxk-RoC5XI/AAAAAAAABW0/mErZK0E0fKsvdL7pQlMMQ1LNyvLA_hYyQCEwYBhgL/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="555" height="292" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w8ZVYx-Z394/Xaxk-RoC5XI/AAAAAAAABW0/mErZK0E0fKsvdL7pQlMMQ1LNyvLA_hYyQCEwYBhgL/s400/3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> There are four questions that you should know the answers to like the back of your hand. If you do not know them, then building a successful business for you is like walking to China. Here they are:</div> </div> <div> <div> <ul> <li>Who are your customers?</li> <li>What is their number?</li> <li>Where do they get the information from?</li> <li>What is their purchasing power?</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> The answers to these questions are a real treasury for the business owner. Unless you want to sit in a puddle, be sure to find the answers to these questions.</div> <div> To find out who your customers are, you can explore your closest competitors. Perhaps this is one of the cheapest ways to get to know your target audience.</div> <div> To understand the number of your potential customers, you can go in several ways. Again, it will be very useful to study competitors. It is also worthwhile to analyze key queries through Yandex Wordstat or the Keyword Planner .</div> <div> In Wordstat you need to enter key phrases related to your products / services and press Enter. Further, the service will give you statistics of requests per month. Based on these figures, you can approximately understand the "appetites" of the audience.</div> <div> </div> <div> Knowing where your future customers "live", you can correctly and inexpensively start promoting your products and services.</div> <div> By understanding the purchasing power of users, you can build the right pricing policy. These numbers are also needed for your product management.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 3. Sales Department</h3> <div> Salespeople are one of the most important people on your team. And their selection must be approached wisely.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Even if your company receives hundreds of applications a day, if your sellers work through their sleeves, the results will be depressing. This is the same as throwing money away.</div> <div> <b>Bad sellers burn your money</b></div> <div> Do not make such mistakes. Search and hire the best sellers if you want to build a successful business.</div> </div> <div> <h4 style="text-align: center;"> Your personality</h4> </div> <div> <h3> 4. Show your passion</h3> <div> When creating products and services, you must do it sincerely, with desire. Products created from the heart are most successful. Even when you talk about your products, people will feel this passion, passion.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> This way, it will be easier for people to believe in your product and buy it. Also, doing everything sincerely, you will not have an internal conflict preventing your business from growing.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> People, before making a purchase, first of all remember not the brand itself, but its attitude towards users and their problems. Or what a company expresses and believes in. When buying your products, users should remember you and your reverent concern for them.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 5. Be patient</h3> <div> Business is not the same as hired work. On the contrary, it is just the opposite. When employed, you can expect to receive a guaranteed fee at the end of the month.</div> <div> As a businessman, you have no guarantees and cannot be. Business is that fragile ground on which you can maneuver and maintain balance. But stability, especially at the beginning, is not worth counting.</div> <div> However, the amount of remuneration from a business owner can be incomparably greater than that of an ordinary employee. Thus, you need to have some patience in order to be able to build a successful business. As A. Einstein said:</div> </div> <div> <h4> <b>If someone wants immediate results, let him go to the shoemakers.</b></h4> </div> <div> <br /> <h3> User support</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6fvkdfyc0OI/Xaxk-T_DMeI/AAAAAAAABWw/zxNsKhUaETQBurLN45gQiGjTzL2AMZM8QCEwYBhgL/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="555" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6fvkdfyc0OI/Xaxk-T_DMeI/AAAAAAAABWw/zxNsKhUaETQBurLN45gQiGjTzL2AMZM8QCEwYBhgL/s1600/2.jpg" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> With the development of technology, users have become more active than ever. Social networks, calls from sites, support services, mobile applications, forums - all this has changed the relationship between client and business.<br /> Today, the most successful companies have followers around the world. They do not create products. They create a fan base. This is a new reality where you just need to build the right relationship with users.<br /> <h3> 6. Build relationships with the audience</h3> According to research, on average, people decide to buy a particular product after 6-7 interactions with the brand. Thus, hoping for an instant purchase of your products is not worth it. Now you need to be able to build relationships with users. Here's what Jason Rubel, vice president of startup, who received $ 10 million in investment from Intel, says this:<br /> <div style="font-weight: bold;"> <br /></div> </div> <div> <div> <b><i>Although we are a SaaS platform, our users communicate closely with us. In turn, we are also working on building customer relationships. One of the advantages of this approach is that if users find some kind of error in our program, they tell us about it. And we are working together to fix bugs. This is much better than if they abandoned our product and bought something else.</i></b></div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 7. Do not expect weather from the sea</h3> <div> Many people think that users who are dissatisfied with the product will certainly write to the support service about this. And put everything on the shelves. But actually it is not.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Not everyone likes to "complain" about the jambs of a product. It's easier for many to refuse and choose something else. Personally, I vaguely remember the last time I wrote about errors or bugs of a particular product. Here's what Mark Kushinski, CEO of MaidPro says:</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b><i>You always need to be in touch with your users, and receive feedback from them. Indeed, dissatisfied customers may not write to you to tell you about the problems that have arisen. But at the same time, they can tell their friends about it and refuse your product.</i></b></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 8. Find the most effective communication channels</h3> <div> Modern people have a wide choice in the means of communication and platforms for obtaining information. And this is very good. But not always for business owners.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> If larger companies can still afford a presence in all corners of the information world, then for small businesses this is an impermissible luxury.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Significant budgets are needed to develop communities on social networks, a YouTube channel, conduct webinars, and everything else. And this poses a very serious challenge to a small business.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> It consists in the fact that it is extremely important to find the most effective platforms for attracting customers, and focus on them. Thus, instead of investing in dozens of channels to attract users, you should focus on one or more of the most effective.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> Marketing</h3> <div> Modern marketing is focused on the user: to understand the needs of the audience, to convey to them the right message, in the right place, and at the right time.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 9. What do people follow when shopping</h3> <div> It is very important to understand what is the main reason your customers shop. Obviously, if they buy public recognition with your product, you should focus on this in advertising campaigns. On how high the status your exclusive product will give them.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> If customers with the purchase of your product hope to find safety, then you need to tell them about what high level of security they will receive. Here's what Kyle Lacey from Open View Venture Partners says:</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b><i>The job of a marketer is not to come up with a new creative billboard ... It is to understand what people are making a purchasing decision about and create content around it.</i></b></div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 10. Increase your income</h3> <div> Sell ​​more those products or services that are most profitable. Those that have the greatest margins. This advice is taken for granted, however, many neglect it.</div> <div> For example, you are selling a product with a margin of 20% and a service with a margin of 50%. Obviously, it's more profitable for you to sell more services. Despite this, many do not see the difference between more profitable and regular sales.</div> <div> Do not make this mistake. Try to use cheap products as a seed for larger deals. And you will profit.</div> <div> </div> <h3> 11. Experiment</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eh2e8IXy4Vk/Xaxmkfkw8hI/AAAAAAAABW8/eiU--kj9P80YI5qoO7wvsxVo3JSmeNr-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="368" data-original-width="555" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eh2e8IXy4Vk/Xaxmkfkw8hI/AAAAAAAABW8/eiU--kj9P80YI5qoO7wvsxVo3JSmeNr-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Life is constantly changing, and every day something new happens. Also in marketing, often all sorts of changes occur. And you should not think that you are able to find a magic marketing formula that will work always and in all markets. It is simply not possible.</div> <div> To find the most effective methods for a particular business, you can not do without experimentation. With the help of them you can find the most effective methods for achieving the objectives. And it's worth it.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b><i>Do not be afraid to experiment ...</i></b></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Here's what Luke Perreira, head of marketing at First Mile says:</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <i><b>You should experiment with a certain number of methods, and find the most effective. Then you can leave everyone else and sit on the fastest horse.</b></i></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <h3> 12. Think about your content plan.</h3> <div> Content marketing has become very popular in recent years. This is due not only to its high efficiency, but also to the fact that it does not require large financial investments in comparison with other sources of attracting customers. For example, if you compare it with the same contextual advertising.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> However, this does not mean that you should immediately implement content marketing in your company. It’s best to start by writing a content strategy that includes your goals and a plan for achieving them. Here's what Joe Pulizzi, founder of the Content Marketing Institute says:</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>If you haven’t developed a content marketing strategy, then it’s not worth it.</b></div> <div> Thus, you should create a documented content strategy that includes a plan for future publications, promotion methods, and so on.</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> So that's all for me. I hope this article has been helpful to you. If so, repost this material on social networks so that more people benefit from it.</div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div>

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