{"id":16430,"date":"2015-07-19T22:22:52","date_gmt":"2015-07-19T21:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/?p=16430"},"modified":"2016-04-02T14:53:33","modified_gmt":"2016-04-02T13:53:33","slug":"4-things-you-need-to-start-a-successful-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elcrema.com\/4-things-you-need-to-start-a-successful-business\/","title":{"rendered":"4 THINGS YOU NEED TO START A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Starting your own business comes with its own risks but if you can overcome these risks, you would be glad you chased your dreams because there is nothing better than being your own boss.<\/p>\n

Below are 4 things you need to start a successful business<\/p>\n

1. A REFINED IDEA<\/b><\/p>\n

Having an idea of what you wish to offer the public isn’t just enough but you should ensure this idea is refined. It’s not just enough to say you want to go into the food sector, that isn’t a refined idea. Having an idea of bringing a unique low-fat milk with special qualities which the public isn’t used to is a refined idea.<\/p>\n

2. PLAN YOUR MARKET ENTRY<\/b><\/p>\n

Just because you plan selling quality low-fat milk to the public doesn’t mean you should start selling immediately. Plan your entry into the market by doing a research on\u00a0the pricing of your product that would ensure you are competitive, the type of marketing you would use to ensure the products get to your consumers etc. Avoid rushing into the market.<\/p>\n

3. KNOW YOUR STRENGTH AND YOUR WEAKNESS<\/b><\/p>\n

What are you good at? You have to ask yourself this question before hiring because knowing your strengths would also ensure you know your weakness and you need to hire your weaknesses.<\/p>\n

4. ADVERTISING IS KEY<\/b><\/p>\n

Advertising is a powerful tool you shouldn’t avoid using in your business. Most people underestimate the power of advertising. You should also know that you don’t need to have a big budget to advertise. Know your budget and plan the advertising medium that suits your budget.<\/p>\n

Jake<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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