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Things to consider when starting your own Business

7/7/2022

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There are so many things to think about when starting your own business. From the initial planning stages to the day-to-day tasks of running the company, it can be challenging to know where to start! This blog post will outline the key things you need to consider when starting your own business. Keep these in mind as you move forward with your plans, and you will be on the right track to success!

Think about why you want to start your own Business
There are many reasons why people want to start their businesses. Maybe you're sick of working for someone else and want to be your boss. Perhaps you have a great business idea that you think will be successful. Whatever your reasons are, it's essential to think about them before you take the plunge into
entrepreneurship.


What are your skills and strengths?
One of the first things you should consider when starting your own business is what skills and strengths you bring to the table. What can you do better than anyone else? What do you enjoy doing? Answering these questions honestly will help you choose a business that best fits you and your talents.

Do you have a Business plan?
The next thing you should consider is whether or not you have a business plan. A business plan is essential for any successful business, so if you don't have one, now is the time to create one. Many resources are available to help you create a business plan, so take advantage of them.

Don't forget the details that go Into starting a Business
You've got the commercial space leased, the build-out almost complete, and now it's time to open your doors for business. But before you do, make sure you have all of your ducks in a row by considering these five critical factors:

Commercial Bonding
If your business is working with other companies or contractors, many will require that you obtain a commercial bond. This guarantees that you will fulfill the terms of your contract and protects them from any financial loss if you don't. 

Permits and Licenses 
You must obtain the proper permits and licenses before opening for business. The type of permit and license you need will depend on the type of business you're starting. For example, if you're opening a restaurant, you'll need a food service license and any building permits required to renovate.~

Employees 
If you're going to have employees, there are a few things you need to do before they can start work. First, you must obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, set up payroll and withholdings, and get workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.

Insurance
You will also need business insurance to protect your company from liability claims. The type of insurance you need will depend on the type of business you're running. For example, if you have a retail store, you'll need commercial property insurance in case of theft or damage to your inventory.

Taxes 
Last but not least, don't forget about taxes! Register your business with the IRS and obtain a tax identification number. You will also need to file quarterly estimated tax payments and an annual return.

By taking the time to consider all of these factors before you open your doors, you can be sure that your business is off to a solid start.
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Kick start your career as a Freelancer with these vitals!

28/8/2021

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More and more people are reassessing their chosen career paths in the wake of the global pandemic. And this is something that you might like to think about in the meantime as well. There are so many ideas that play a role in helping you to achieve success here, and this is something that you have to focus on right now.

Try to make sure you come up with some of the best ways of improving this process as much as possible moving forward. You have to work on some of the best ways of being able to choose a positive career path, and freelancing is a great way of being able to achieve this. So, these are some of the best ways of being able to kick start your freelancing career today!

Be Bold
Freelancing is a big step, and one that you need to try to get right as much as you possibly can. It can be pretty daunting and nerve-wracking when you are stepping out on your own. So, it is important to make sure you come up with ideas that are going to help you acclimate to this. And there will be a leap of faith involved. This is definitely a process that is about being bold as much as possible, and that can have a huge impact on the direction your new career takes. In order to overcome the worries and the difficulties involved, you should certainly look for ways of being bold and brave. 

Build a Client Base

One of the most important elements of making sure you are successful as a freelancer is to make sure you
build up a dedicated client base. There are so many amazing benefits to doing this, and you need to make sure you think about some of the key ways of being able to achieve this. Try to focus on doing as much as you can to improve upon this moving forward, and make sure you start off with one or two dependable clients, then look to expand as much as you can.


Create a Working Environment

Creating and developing the right working environment is so important. There are a lot of things that you need to try to make the most of right now. It is absolutely essential that this is something you sort out, and developing a home office is key. You should absolutely consider
garden offices as a way of saving space and still getting the office you want. But the important thing is to make sure you create the right environment for you to focus on your freelancing. 


There are a lot of things that you need to try to make the most of when you are assessing the different factors that can help you succeed as a freelancer. This is one of the key things that you need to keep in mind when you are looking to make the right decisions, and this is something you need to keep in mind. Try to make sure you are focused on improving this process, and make sure you think about some of the best ways of being able to achieve this moving forward.







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3 business ideas that make use of your DIY skills

1/7/2021

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Do you see yourself as something of a DIY expert? You do a lot of projects around the home, and it's something you're genuinely interested in. If that's the case, why don't you put your skills to more use and start a business? If you have the ability to make things or fix things, you can always make money from your talents. So, here are three business ideas that make the most out of your DIY skills:

Handmade Gifts

Everyone loves handmade gifts as they're unique, made-to-order, and authentic. A lot of people prefer buying gifts like these because it looks like more thought has gone into the overall gift. So, you can start offering to make custom gifts for people based on their requests. One great hack is to
try this and use epoxy resin to create colourful handmade gifts or ornaments. Of course, you can also carve things out of wood - or do whatever your area of DIY expertise is. If you're used to doing a lot of metal or glass work, you can really create some awesome gifts. 


Furniture
Another idea for something you can make and sell to people is handmade furniture. People need furniture, and buying handmade stuff can add something different to their interiors. You can make chairs, tables, beds - whatever you can think of! The fact that it is made by hand will give it an edge over any mass-produced items right away. Once more, you also have the uniqueness of your goods to give them an edge over branded products. You can offer to make bespoke items as well, which might make it harder to sell lots of items quickly, but could help you sell your projects for more money. No matter how you look at it, making furniture and selling it to the masses is a winner.

Handyman Services

That's right, you can literally do what you do around the home, but in other people's homes and for money! Everyone needs a handyman to help them with little fixes around the house here and there. You can call upon your DIY skills to go to people's homes and sort out their issues. Honestly, the world is your oyster with this
business idea - you can advertise as many services as you want, depending on how competent you feel. From fixing garden fences to sorting out the plumbing, there's really no limit to what you can do with this idea. However, if you are going to offer services involving things like plumbing or electrics, you will need to have the right qualifications. So, keep that in mind as you branch your services out. 

There you have it; three business ideas that make use of your DIY skills. Are you sick and tired of spending every waking second in
an office? If DIY is the thing you look forward to most in life, why not make a career out of it? You've already got three ideas to mull over, but there are so many more out there as well.

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How becoming a hyper-specialist isn't limiting

13/11/2020

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In an age where we have unlimited access to pretty much everything you can imagine, it’s easy to become tempted to learn as much as possible.
Maybe you feel as though becoming an expert in many fields will benefit your career or business prospects? And in some ways, you’re not wrong to think that- having knowledge in several areas will set you aside from the crowd as well as giving you the personal gratification of learning something new.

However, there are several reasons why it’s often good, and not self-limiting to become a hyper specialist.

Here are some of them..


You get to become an expert in your field
One of the best reasons to focus on one or two areas of expertise is that the more you invest in your knowledge the better. 

Imagine if an athlete decided that they wanted to spread themselves across more areas of the athletics industry. They decided they want to train, coach, advertise sporting events, and run the ticket desk, too. While all of these things are jobs that are related to the athletics field, the more this athlete does that will take them away from their training and participation in events, the less time and energy they have to focus on the things that set them apart from the others. 

It’s the same if you’re in marketing. You decide you also want to try your hand at the web design, content writing, accounts, and sales as well. You’ll be spreading yourself too thinly and potentially missing out on some key aspects of the ever-evolving world of marketing. Staying focused on this one area will mean you get to invest all of your energy in becoming the best. 


You can offer something unique 
Imagine you’re at a restaurant and the server gives you a 10 page menu to choose your meal from. Not only are you more likely to end up plagued by indecision, but the choice you make may not result in the best quality meal for your time and money. It’s the same in business. If you offer too much, you’re not going to offer the best quality out there.

However, if you head to the sandwich bar three doors down the road who offer one meat, one vegetarian, and one fish option with only three kinds of bread, you know that you’re going to get something a bit more special. This expert specialism is what keeps people coming back. Sure, not everybody wants a sandwich all the time, but when they do, they’ll know exactly where to go. 


It can get even more specific than that, even. Medifit Design and Construct are a great example of a business that takes something that people look for (design agency) with a specialism (for healthcare practices). People looking for those particular services may be able to find a company that will do a good job designing their medical practice, but perhaps none as good as one that will be able to deliver the same attention to detail as a specialist company.

This is why becoming hyper specialist isn’t limiting. 
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How to influence people..

25/11/2019

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Leaders can inspire, they can motivate and some make it look really easy, but just how do they do this?  You can read more at TonyRobbins.com!
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Best way to talk about strengths & weaknesses

28/10/2019

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We've all had that moment in an interview where you are asked, what are your strengths and weaknesses, but how do you answer those questions without sounding too big headed or not good enough?  The Muse have some great tips with examples!
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4 small habits for a big career!

23/10/2019

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You want to make a big career for yourself but think you need to learn so much to make it happen!  The Muse has four habits that you need to try to make that career big for you!  You can see more here!
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Playing video games develops transferable skills!

2/9/2019

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The world of gaming is huge, its bigger than huge, its bigger than the world of music and film combined together, but its not often seen as something that can help you out in the big wide world.  But gamer's, there is now hope from the Game Academy, BBC News has more!
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Five most in-demands skills for 2019!

12/6/2019

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While this is an advert for some courses that Reed.co.uk run, it does give you an idea of some of the new things you might want to try!  Here is the link...
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