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Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? Read This First

October 31, 2019

If you’re dreaming of quitting your job to become your own boss, we’ve got some good news for you.  According to a Straits Times report, Singapore ranks third in the Asia-Pacific for nurturing women entrepreneurs, although there is still much room for improvement of course.

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But thinking and doing are two very different things. So if you happen to be considering starting your own business, we’ve got five essential tips that will boost your confidence and help you start your business on the right track.

In fact, the Westpac-Melbourne Institute SME Index says that business owners who take the following tips to heart encounter elevated confidence and optimism. And even if you’re already an entrepreneur, take a browse to refresh your memory so you stay bold and motivated.

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1. Be goal oriented
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First things first, when writing a business plan or assessing the needs of your growing business it’s important to identify your objectives for both the immediate and long-term. Recent findings have shown that the main goals for women business owners in recent years are: To enhance their product and services, recruit new (and the perfect) staff, and improve payment and transaction processes.

If you’re not sure what your strategic aims are and don’t know how to go about identifying them, refer to your mission statement.

Ask yourself questions like: What will your business look like in one year and five years? Will you invest your own money? Will you be a hands-on manager or hire one? Is your business niche or do you plan to go global and offer a wide range of products and services?

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2. Keep it personal
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Women are great multi-taskers so use this to your advantage – without running yourself into the ground. Building a business is hard work; so make sure you are passionate about your idea, product or service. If you believe in yourself and your business that enthusiasm will translate to new customers.

It’s also important to choose a business and business style that suits your vision of a fulfilling, balanced life. Is money the goal? Or freedom? Or better still, how do you achieve both?

That said, it’s important to set clear boundaries for your personal and work life and be strict in sticking to it. Sweden has introduced a six-hour work day based on the notion that employees are more productive when they have a better work/life balance. Meanwhile a new law in France has banned after-hour work emails.

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3. Get connected
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Collaboration is the key. View your fellow females in business as important allies and support and share accordingly. It was revealed in the Westpac Businesses of Tomorrow Report by Deloitte Access Economics that over half of small businesses receive the majority of their income from other businesses.

Knowing they are key to your success, nurture relationships with other businesses and they will become an invaluable source of support and advice, not to mention give you access to networking opportunities and new customers.

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4. Surround yourself with like-minded women
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Commit this mantra to memory: Empowerment comes through education and interacting with inspirational, like-minded women. Allow yourself to network with other women entrepreneurs and expand your circle. This will open you up to not only gaining more knowledge, but also making friends and possibly landing some business opportunities in the future.

Most importantly, however, is that you can reinforce your confidence that things will work out the way they have for your newfound friends.

READ MORE: “Never Stop Learning New Things” Elim Chew On How To Stay Flexible And Adaptable At Work

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5. Embrace technology
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Technology equals innovation and, given it’s almost 2020, there’s no excuse not to jump on the techno bandwagon. Social media and digital marketing can be key drivers in brand building, promotion and success – 20 years of research shows companies that invest in technology increase their market share, financial figures and have a competitive edge.

So it can only benefit your business to consider developing a savvy website, a strong presence on social media and a digital strategy that incorporates search engine optimisation (SEO), pay per click (PPC), blogging, forums and smartphone app advertising. If all that sounds like another language to you, consider hiring a digital consultant to help develop and execute your digital strategy.

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