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6
Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Your Business
Copyright
(c) 2007 Cheryl Miller
Magnetic
Marketer Newsletter
http://www.badgemags.com/magnetic_marketer_subscribe.htm
When you
first think about starting your business there is a lot of excitement and
hope. However after the first rush of adrenalin, you realize that you are
not as confident as you thought you were. Nagging doubts about your
ability to achieve success start to creep in and you find yourself getting
overwhelmed.
This does
not have to be, if you are aware of the common mistakes new entrepreneurs
make and how to fix them. Here are some common mistakes:
Your
attitude: lack of confidence, is a common feeling when aspiring
entrepreneurs first begin. You need to position yourself for success and
be determined to succeed. If you want to do something and you decide on
it, do not let anything hold you back. You need to be serious about
changing your financial situation and be prepared to do whatever it takes
to be successful.
Not
establishing your business concept: Many people rush into a new online
business without giving due thought to their actual concept. You should
and must have a very clear picture of what your business represents and
the products or services you will be offering. It is important to
establish your USP-unique selling position. This will allow you to not
only penetrate your market but set you aside from your competition and
brand your business in your potential customers eyes.
Not
researching your market before you launch your product or join affiliate
programs. Before you develop your product or join affiliate programs
it is very important to do your market research. Analyze your most wanted
customers and make a thumbnail sketch of them. You will then know exactly
what products they need and where to market to them.
No plan:
This is one of the biggest mistakes you can make and many entrepreneurs do
this. Without a plan you are like a driver trying to get to their
destination without a road map. You will not be focused on what needs to
be done and will very likely fail in your business. Make a timeline plan
with goals to be achieved in 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. Then work in
methods to achieve them. When you have a plan with milestones you will be
able to focus on a few goals at a time and have the satisfaction of
achieving them. You will see your business develop and go forward to
success with a proper business plan.
Not
budgeting: Another serious mistake is not developing a proper budget
for your business. The golden rule is never let your business run out of
money. One of the biggest reasons for failure in business is poor business
management. Always keep your business expenses separate from your
household budget. Make 2 accounts at your bank, one for business and the
other for your household expenses, and be sure not to borrow from one to
another.
Decide how
much you can reasonably afford every month for your business. Do not
starve your business, but at the same time do not spend more than you can
afford. Your business will not usually be in profit for the 1st 3 months.
Make sure you make a proper business plan of where money will be spent and
keep good detailed records.
Not
researching the program you want to affiliate for, or the Network
marketing program you are considering joining. Whenever you need to join a
new program always check it out carefully before you join or spend your
hard earned cash. You can check it out yourself, plus ask on the business
forums. There are many savvy people here and it is unusual to find a
program that nobody knows about.
Quitting:
finally last but certainly not least, do not quit your business no matter
what. A business can take from 3-6 months to realize a profit and it is
very important to budget for this and not to quit. You will get some bad
days when it seems as if everything is going wrong and you will feel like
giving up but do not give in to this attitude. Too many people quit their
businesses when success is just around the corner.
Give
yourself some time and remember to keep your attitude for success, always
be determined to succeed. Keep these points in mind and be ready to take
on challenges. In this way you will be poised for success and be able to
avoid these common mistakes.
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Cheryl
Miller is an entrepreneur specializing in niche markets.
For more
information about magnetic badges and how they can help
you promote
your business, please visit
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Cheryl is
also the publisher of the Magnetic Marketer Newsletter
http://www.badgemags.com/magnetic_marketer_subscribe.htm
Home
Party Plan Tips
Dice Booking
Game
Supplies
needed:
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One pair of dice
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11 cards with envelopes
numbered 2-12
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2- GRAND PRIZE
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3,4,5,12- WIN A PRIZE
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6,7,8,9,10,11- BOOK A
SHOW
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Several goodie bags (I put a
votive and/or a tealight)
Here's how to
play:
Ask, "Who here likes to
gamble? Great because I've got a gambling game for you! The
game is optional to play, but you will win something for playing
every time. The way the game works is you roll the dice and you
get the coordinating envelope for the number you roll." (For
example, if they roll a 3 and a 2 they get envelope #5.) "Inside
each envelope is a prize. In one envelope it says GRAND PRIZE
which is ________ (hold it up for them to see…if you don't have
the item, show them a picture of it in the catalog.) Some of the
envelopes say WIN A PRIZE. If you get this envelope, you will get
a goodie bag to take home tonight. The rest of the envelopes
have the best prize it them…they say BOOK A SHOW! Now, the catch
is whatever envelope you get, you have to follow through. So, if
you get grand prize, you have to take home the grand prize. If
you get Book a show, you have to book a show. And just so you
know, having a candle party is so easy. All you do is give me a
guest list and I send out the invitations for you. Also, if you
provide phone numbers, I will even give your friends a reminder
call for you! And then you reap all the rewards by getting loads
of FREE products! So, do I have any takers?"
Let them roll the dice and take
their envelopes, but tell them not to open the envelopes yet.
After everyone that wants to has rolled, tell them, "Okay, I have
a deal to make with you. (Hold up trumpet jar) You can,
regardless of what your envelope says, without even looking, go
ahead and book a show. If you do so, you will get a free jar
candle like this one at your show AND you will still get the prize
that is in your envelope. Again, you will be helping _____ out,
and earning lots of free stuff for yourself." Let them decide
what to do. Coax them along by reminding them they have a chance
of getting book a show in their envelope and this way they get the
jar for booking. After everyone has decided whether or not to
make the deal for the jar, let them open their envelopes. Give
prizes to those that earned them and book the shows of the people
that made the deal or got it in their envelope. Make sure you
book the show THAT NIGHT EVEN IF IT IS TENTATIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
You can modify gifts and wording
depending on your business.
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This
Game was submitted by:
Melissa
PartyLite
Consultant
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