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Some important things to consider before starting your own business:
- NEW Do you have the profile of an entrepreneur?
Managing your own business can demand longer hours and more skills than working for someone else. Do you fit the profile of the entrepreneur? Will you cope with the pressure when things go wrong? Be honest with yourself. Click here to answer some questions, compiled show up any weaknesses in your entrepreneurial armour, before you commit to a life of entrepreneurship.
- Create a vision
- Capitalise on your strengths and skills
- Investigate market needs
- Ten simple rules for a business start-up
- Guide to writing a business plan
Click here for free access to the SME TOOLKIT (South Africa)
- NEW The complete business plan manual (free from Sanlam Cobol)
- NEW Options for businesses
- Click here for useful contacts
- Building your business
Useful Links for entrepreneurs:
- http://www.startupjunkies.org/
- FAQ (Frequently asked questions) on starting a solo business
- Top ten trends for solo businesses
- Naming your business
- Logos and the 'look' of your business
- Where should your money go first?
- 7 ways to measure your business
- Networking for the terminally shy
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