Starting & Managing a Business

  But if you do have that brilliant idea, congratulations to you. You have crossed one major hurdle. And now if you are wondering how to turn that idea into a business, you have come to the right place. We will help you not only with starting your business but also managing it. 

Here are some important points that you should keep in mind before you jump ship from your job and plunge headlong into the business world.

Assess the market accurately

Often, a business idea seems to be brilliant on the outset but may not turn into a feasible business. You need to do adequate research to understand the potential market of your business. 

Is there really a need for the product or service you are looking to sell? How many customers will you need in a month to sustain your business? What kind of customer base will you need in 2 years to be profitable? Are there similar businesses already in the country? If yes, then what are they doing? If no, then why not? These and many such questions will help you assess the market and help you arrive at the feasibility of your business idea. 

Formulate a business plan

Businessmen who are looking to build the business with their own money often forget the importance of a business plan. You should have a solid business plan even if your venture is going to be bootstrapped and won’t require funding. 

A business plan will essentially cover what you need to invest, to begin with, what you need to spend on a month-on-month or quarter-on-quarter basis and how soon you will be able to make money. Your first business plan does not have to be very detailed, but you should have something, to begin with at least.

Register your name

The name of the business is often the face of the business. Prospective customers judge the business by its name. The name should be easy to understand and recall. Make sure your name is catchy and speaks about what your business is offering. Of course, the name shouldn’t be already in use either. To ensure no one else takes up your business name, you should get it registered and trademarked if required. 

Select a business structure

Depending on the people involved in the business, it can be a sole proprietorship, a limited liability partnership or a partnership firm. You need to choose the structure properly. Setting up a business in any one of these structures requires documents, compliances and legal formalities. Make sure you get the help of an expert while selecting a business structure and getting paperwork done for the same.

Acquire the talent you need

Much like a cricket team, a good company is also only as good as its team. Even if you are building a revolutionary tech service, you need people to help you build it. You might not go on a hiring spree, but you will need a few supporting hands even at the nascent stage. Hiring is anyway a long process, which is why you should begin to find the talent you will be requiring as soon as you can. 

As mentioned before, starting or managing a business is not easy. But it is a lot of fun and very satisfying if you can do it well. So while you focus on building the product or service you wish to offer, allow us to focus on the legalities and compliances for you. Check out our services for businesses and reach out if you need help.