{"id":551,"date":"2017-01-14T15:38:07","date_gmt":"2017-01-14T19:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mypellau.com\/?p=551"},"modified":"2017-01-14T15:38:07","modified_gmt":"2017-01-14T19:38:07","slug":"7-great-tips-for-new-business-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypellau.com\/portal\/7-great-tips-for-new-business-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Great Tips for New Business Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\" You are in one of the following categories: You just finished school, you are in a dead-end job, or maybe you just want a new venture challenge. Yet where do you start, what do you do? For the path, you must take consider these tips.<\/p>\n

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  1. Focus.<\/strong>
    \nIn starting your new business you may feel the need to jump at every opportunity. But opportunities are most times dead ends looking like a junction. Avoid getting side-tracked. Doing too much takes a lot out of you, affecting your effectiveness and productivity. Concentrate on one thing perfectly, not 10 things poorly.<\/li>\n
  2. Know what you do. Do what you know.<\/strong>
    \nDo not jump into business simply because you hate your job or you think you’ll get large hypothetical profit margins and returns. Stick to what you love. Your business will be built around your strengths and talents. This will increase your chance of success.<\/li>\n
  3. Know what you know, what you don’t know and who knows what you don’t.<\/strong>
    \nNever come off as a know-it-all. Always seek successful, knowledgeable advisors and mentors who will nurture you to become a better leader and business person. They should share common interests and mutual business goals that coincide\u00a0with what you hope to achieve.\"\"<\/li>\n
  4. Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1, Warren Buffet.<\/strong>
    \nYou don’t need the fancy offices, nice\u00a0cars, and fat expense accounts. Your wallet in business is your company’s life-blood. Watch every dollar and double check every expense. Always maintain a low overhead that you can manage effectively.<\/li>\n
  5. No one will give you money before you invest in yourself<\/strong>
    \nTo repeat again, no one will invest in you before you invest in yourself. If large sums of money are needed to launch your venture, find ways to make it happen. Find ways to prove your business model on a shoestring budget. Demonstrate your worth before seeking investment.<\/li>\n
  6. Know when to call it quits.<\/strong>
    \nOutside of make believe, a smart captain does not go down with his ship. Read the signs, evaluate your situation and drop the ego. Know when to walk away. It does not have to be forever, but it can be a strategic retreat. Stop, gain knowledge, make contacts, reinvent your model then try again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Photos By<\/p>\n

    Business\u00a9Christophe Benoit\/Flickr<\/p>\n

    Business\u00a9Tuncay\/Flickr<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You are in one of the following categories: You just finished school, you are in a dead-end job, or maybe you just want a new venture challenge. Yet where do you start, what do you do? For the path, you must take consider these tips. Focus. 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