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Hub You - Get Smart Before You Start A New Business (Part-02) The Research Stage
It might be an exotic dream to work aboard a cruise liner but can be just as exhausting. Among the 300 or so liners, the minimum crew is a couple of hundred. Some liners have crews of 500 or more. However, with this many employees working together at such close range, you will get to know many people very well over a period of time this way.There are a variety of employment opportunities on cruise ships. There are positions available in the many entertainment venues on board including singers, dancers musicians, comedians and photographers. Competition is tough because the cruise line look for only the best in their fields in order to guarantee passenger satisfact
The key here is to get educated about the business you are thinking about. The chance that you have originated at absolutely unique idea is highly unlikely. That’s why you want to research EVERYTHING before doing ANYTHING. You want to think as clearly as possible about what you are doing (see my article The Power of the 5WH Formula) it shows you how to ask the questions you need to ask to get the answers you need for effective decision making.
Does this article sound like a lot of work? Aha! You haven’t seen anything yet! Many people dream about owning their own business but have no idea of the sacrifice that is paid to just begin intelligently. And really, your business will be built on the foundation of your mind and knowledge base. If you lack business intelligence now, and you refuse to gather intelligence, your business will be retarded and it will
Are you interested in whether your business colleague contributed to the presidential campaign? Wondering who owns the abandoned lot on the other side of town? Or on a more persona note, are you trying to trace your family tree and can't remember Great-Aunt Susie's third husband?You might find your answers through an online public records search. Due diligence applies, as the data at some sites can be outdated or inaccurate. The sites below are good bets, but the list is by no means inclusive.PACER Public Access to Court Electronic Records is a government site that p
If you are thinking of starting a business from scratch, here is a suggested order of approach:
1. Invest in at least five (5) (or more) 8.5 x 11 spiral notebooks and some pens and pencils and title them “The Business” “Management”, “Marketing”, “Finance & Legal” and “General Ideas”. You want to keep your thoughts organized by topic and write them down (all of them) as they flow into your thinking—this way you won’t lose them and this will build the data for your business plan. This is a very important step.
2. Gather as much information as possible from the Internet or the local library about the general industry sector you intend to operate. (E.g. manufacturing, distribution, retail or service). Are there sources of raw supplies for your business? Make notes on everything good and bad.
3. Search the net for businesses like the one you are thinking about to determine if there are similar businesses and what the level of competition is. Also check the Thomas Register at http://www.thomasnet.com/ for businesses, products and services. From information gleamed from research, request information packages from the competition in order to perform a competitive study (see my article on professional competition analysis). Make notes on everything good and bad.
4. As you research, take note of the things you see that you think are innovative and you could use in your business. Make a determination of the things you will need to compete on a level playing ground. Will you need a website? Will you need a storefront? An office? Will you be based at home? Is there a place that is quiet that you take and receive phone calls without being disturbed? Make notes on everything good and bad.
5. Start to make a list of all the tools, equipment and supplies you will need for your business. Price these products and estimate how much they will cost. Do you have enough money to support these acquisitions? Can you borrow the money (not a good idea) what other ways can you get the supplies that you need (try Ebay). The key: itemize everything, get price estimates and think about this over the short term. Make notes on everything.
6. Carefully consider the systems you will need to run your business including office equipment (phones, computer, printer, fax machine, scanner, software, production equipment, tools, etc. Further consider letterhead, business cards, stationary, and how you will handle inbound/outbound communications. Make notes on everything.
7. From your notes, begin to outline your business plan. This is a rough draft and cover areas like the business, management, the market, sales pro forma projections, etc. You can go to the SBA online and download business plan outlines or you can get business planing ebooks at our website. In either case, get references for creating a business plan. Start to develop a business plan whether you are ready or not. A business plan will take on a life of its own as soon as you begin to develop one. You may run into snags and roadblocks but as you gather more information the plan will start to come together… eventually, you will see the business more clearly over time.
8. Read books about business from authors whom are in business. Typically, those who teach can’t. In other words, if college professors were so knowledgeable about business, they would be out making a million bucks and not teaching, right? A book that I highly recommend to anybody contemplating setting up a business is Think and Grow Rich, By Napoleon Hill. (See my article Think & Grow Rich, What Every Entrepreneur Should Know) The book is a great read and will blow you away with excitement. It costs like $5 for a paper back version and it’s well worth it, trust me on this one….
The key here is to get educated about the business you are thinking about. The chance that you have originated at absolutely unique idea is highly unlikely. That’s why you want to research EVERYTHING before doing ANYTHING. You want to think as clearly as possible about what you are doing (see my article The Power of the 5WH Formula) it shows you how to ask the questions you need to ask to get the answers you need for effective decision making.
Does this article sound like a lot of work? Aha! You haven’t seen anything yet! Many people dream about owning their own business but have no idea of the sacrifice that is paid to just begin intelligently. And really, your business will be built on the foundation of your mind and knowledge base. If you lack business intelligence now, and you refuse to gather intelligence, your business will be retarded and it will
In my live complaint resolution seminars, I demonstrate the martial art Aikido and offer it as a strategy for diffusing anger. I began teaching this unconventional approach to managing conflict after having my breath taken away as I watched Steven Segal effortlessly defeat his opponents without violence or aggression in half a dozen of his movies. Aikido is a nonviolent martial art that never meets force with force and can be applied to conflict situations with demanding, irate or unreasonable customers. (I’ve personally applied Aikido to situations with customers, employees and co-workers.) Using the principles of Aikido, you too can diffuse anger and demonstrate amazin
2. Gather as much information as possible from the Internet or the local library about the general industry sector you intend to operate. (E.g. manufacturing, distribution, retail or service). Are there sources of raw supplies for your business? Make notes on everything good and bad.
3. Search the net for businesses like the one you are thinking about to determine if there are similar businesses and what the level of competition is. Also check the Thomas Register at http://www.thomasnet.com/ for businesses, products and services. From information gleamed from research, request information packages from the competition in order to perform a competitive study (see my article on professional competition analysis). Make notes on everything good and bad.
4. As you research, take note of the things you see that you think are innovative and you could use in your business. Make a determination of the things you will need to compete on a level playing ground. Will you need a website? Will you need a storefront? An office? Will you be based at home? Is there a place that is quiet that you take and receive phone calls without being disturbed? Make notes on everything good and bad.
5. Start to make a list of all the tools, equipment and supplies you will need for your business. Price these products and estimate how much they will cost. Do you have enough money to support these acquisitions? Can you borrow the money (not a good idea) what other ways can you get the supplies that you need (try Ebay). The key: itemize everything, get price estimates and think about this over the short term. Make notes on everything.
6. Carefully consider the systems you will need to run your business including office equipment (phones, computer, printer, fax machine, scanner, software, production equipment, tools, etc. Further consider letterhead, business cards, stationary, and how you will handle inbound/outbound communications. Make notes on everything.
7. From your notes, begin to outline your business plan. This is a rough draft and cover areas like the business, management, the market, sales pro forma projections, etc. You can go to the SBA online and download business plan outlines or you can get business planing ebooks at our website. In either case, get references for creating a business plan. Start to develop a business plan whether you are ready or not. A business plan will take on a life of its own as soon as you begin to develop one. You may run into snags and roadblocks but as you gather more information the plan will start to come together… eventually, you will see the business more clearly over time.
8. Read books about business from authors whom are in business. Typically, those who teach can’t. In other words, if college professors were so knowledgeable about business, they would be out making a million bucks and not teaching, right? A book that I highly recommend to anybody contemplating setting up a business is Think and Grow Rich, By Napoleon Hill. (See my article Think & Grow Rich, What Every Entrepreneur Should Know) The book is a great read and will blow you away with excitement. It costs like $5 for a paper back version and it’s well worth it, trust me on this one….
The key here is to get educated about the business you are thinking about. The chance that you have originated at absolutely unique idea is highly unlikely. That’s why you want to research EVERYTHING before doing ANYTHING. You want to think as clearly as possible about what you are doing (see my article The Power of the 5WH Formula) it shows you how to ask the questions you need to ask to get the answers you need for effective decision making.
Does this article sound like a lot of work? Aha! You haven’t seen anything yet! Many people dream about owning their own business but have no idea of the sacrifice that is paid to just begin intelligently. And really, your business will be built on the foundation of your mind and knowledge base. If you lack business intelligence now, and you refuse to gather intelligence, your business will be retarded and it will
Do you often see print advertisements outdoors, as much as you see Web advertisements when you surf through the Web? I’m pretty sure that you have entirely different views and reactions upon seeing and actually taking notice to these two different kinds of advertising. The differences may vary in their use of color, typefaces, and space.Whatever else the difference is between Print Ads and Web Ads, many would still prefer the traditional print advertisements in order to promote their business, products or services. Not all people have access to the Web, such that Print Ads are still widely used and appreciated. It is also practical for a short-term marketing plan
5. Start to make a list of all the tools, equipment and supplies you will need for your business. Price these products and estimate how much they will cost. Do you have enough money to support these acquisitions? Can you borrow the money (not a good idea) what other ways can you get the supplies that you need (try Ebay). The key: itemize everything, get price estimates and think about this over the short term. Make notes on everything.
6. Carefully consider the systems you will need to run your business including office equipment (phones, computer, printer, fax machine, scanner, software, production equipment, tools, etc. Further consider letterhead, business cards, stationary, and how you will handle inbound/outbound communications. Make notes on everything.
7. From your notes, begin to outline your business plan. This is a rough draft and cover areas like the business, management, the market, sales pro forma projections, etc. You can go to the SBA online and download business plan outlines or you can get business planing ebooks at our website. In either case, get references for creating a business plan. Start to develop a business plan whether you are ready or not. A business plan will take on a life of its own as soon as you begin to develop one. You may run into snags and roadblocks but as you gather more information the plan will start to come together… eventually, you will see the business more clearly over time.
8. Read books about business from authors whom are in business. Typically, those who teach can’t. In other words, if college professors were so knowledgeable about business, they would be out making a million bucks and not teaching, right? A book that I highly recommend to anybody contemplating setting up a business is Think and Grow Rich, By Napoleon Hill. (See my article Think & Grow Rich, What Every Entrepreneur Should Know) The book is a great read and will blow you away with excitement. It costs like $5 for a paper back version and it’s well worth it, trust me on this one….
The key here is to get educated about the business you are thinking about. The chance that you have originated at absolutely unique idea is highly unlikely. That’s why you want to research EVERYTHING before doing ANYTHING. You want to think as clearly as possible about what you are doing (see my article The Power of the 5WH Formula) it shows you how to ask the questions you need to ask to get the answers you need for effective decision making.
Does this article sound like a lot of work? Aha! You haven’t seen anything yet! Many people dream about owning their own business but have no idea of the sacrifice that is paid to just begin intelligently. And really, your business will be built on the foundation of your mind and knowledge base. If you lack business intelligence now, and you refuse to gather intelligence, your business will be retarded and it will
Do You Have Any QuestionsUsually this question is always reserved for last during an interview, and it’s hardly a fluffy, throw away question. It may just seem like the interview is over and they are asking this question as a courtesy. FORGET ABOUT IT!! This can be the make it or break it interview question.Your answer here will be the last thing they hear from you. You can so easily make it a memorable moment by having a really good question to ask. No self serving questions please, those are killers and reason enough to dismiss your chances. Asking about on going training’ or ‘if hired, I would be very interested in moving to the next level, can yo
8. Read books about business from authors whom are in business. Typically, those who teach can’t. In other words, if college professors were so knowledgeable about business, they would be out making a million bucks and not teaching, right? A book that I highly recommend to anybody contemplating setting up a business is Think and Grow Rich, By Napoleon Hill. (See my article Think & Grow Rich, What Every Entrepreneur Should Know) The book is a great read and will blow you away with excitement. It costs like $5 for a paper back version and it’s well worth it, trust me on this one….
The key here is to get educated about the business you are thinking about. The chance that you have originated at absolutely unique idea is highly unlikely. That’s why you want to research EVERYTHING before doing ANYTHING. You want to think as clearly as possible about what you are doing (see my article The Power of the 5WH Formula) it shows you how to ask the questions you need to ask to get the answers you need for effective decision making.
Does this article sound like a lot of work? Aha! You haven’t seen anything yet! Many people dream about owning their own business but have no idea of the sacrifice that is paid to just begin intelligently. And really, your business will be built on the foundation of your mind and knowledge base. If you lack business intelligence now, and you refuse to gather intelligence, your business will be retarded and it will
business is a oldest way to get necessary things. in ancient time when there were no money concept people made the things and exchange these things with others. that was known as barter system. as age changed every thing is becoming change people are getting more and more money by different things. but business is still there for money. and even today the most richest person of the world "Bill Gates" is also a business man and he make this money through business. he was not by default rich or merchant. and most of the great people were business men , even the Prophir Muhammad P.B.U.H were else do trade.Business is in fact "Profit & Loss" no doubt every one start
The key here is to get educated about the business you are thinking about. The chance that you have originated at absolutely unique idea is highly unlikely. That’s why you want to research EVERYTHING before doing ANYTHING. You want to think as clearly as possible about what you are doing (see my article The Power of the 5WH Formula) it shows you how to ask the questions you need to ask to get the answers you need for effective decision making.
Does this article sound like a lot of work? Aha! You haven’t seen anything yet! Many people dream about owning their own business but have no idea of the sacrifice that is paid to just begin intelligently. And really, your business will be built on the foundation of your mind and knowledge base. If you lack business intelligence now, and you refuse to gather intelligence, your business will be retarded and it will fail. Give your business a fighting chance and get Smart before you start!
To your success!
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