There should be no sugarcoating the fact that starting a business is not as easy as it seems. First of all, you need to decide what kind of business you want to have: a food establishment, a nail and spa salon, or perhaps a pet grooming and lodging business?
Starting a business is one thing; finding a way to grow your franchise is another thing. You have to do some research to see whether your business in mind can be profitable in your area. More importantly, you should also choose the right people to help you grow your business.
Who to talk to before starting a business
Aside from doing your research, you should consult the following people before venturing into a business:
Your spouse
He or she should be the first one to know all of your plans. A lot of people tend to become too excited about their business plans but forget to talk about it with people who matter most. You and your spouse should talk about and understand how your plans can impact your finances and personal lives.
A business mentor
If you are a first-time entrepreneur, it is essential to seek help from the field experts. You will need someone who knows the twists and turns in the world of business. It can be your former business professional in your university days, an entrepreneur friend, or someone whom you can trust when it comes to making decisions in a business.
A business lawyer
To make your business legal, you should consult a business lawyer. He or she should be able to provide advice and to help you create the necessary paper works to ensure that your business will meet your goals.
Bank personnel
You might have to take out a loan to start a business. That is why you should find someone who can help you accomplish your financial requirements in starting a business. Also, make sure to have your business bank account for your future business-related transactions.
What to do before hiring business personnel
Here are some things you need to do before hiring the right person for your business:
- First, come up with criteria as to what you are looking for in business personnel. Do you want someone who has an interest in health and fitness? A foodie? Or a beauty junkie? Should the person be resourceful and be able to cope up with pressure?
- Create an ad that will encourage people to apply. It should be something that will say that he or she is the right one for the job.
- Make sure that potential applicants can understand the entire job advertisement. A lot of employers would put something at the end of the post. For example, put “TOMATOES” as your email subject or type “LOVE AND PEACE” somewhere in your email body.
- Do not ask what’s already in your resume. Get to know the applicant more so you can determine whether he or she is the best one to take on the role.
- Take time to interview several applicants. From there, you can gauge who will make the cut and those who might not. Everything is worth the wait as long as you take your time to make the right decision.
