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Business Tip: Talk to people within your intended market demographic and get an idea of how they would react to your product or service.
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Business Tip: Identify your market. Researching the market that you are thinking of entering is essential to determine if you are on the right track.
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Business Tip: Get inspired. Read the start-up stories of successful businesses on websites, in books, or at events for people starting a business.
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Business Tip: Find an accountability partner and have a weekly meeting. This is someone who isn’t afraid to be honest with you and tells it like it is.
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Business Tip: It’s important to persevere. Forget about any past mistakes and failures, and just focus on how you can be successful in the here and now.
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Business Tip: Don’t try to start a business in a field in which you have no experience. First, gain some experience so that you are better prepared.
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Business Tip: Whether you like it or not, investors have a say in your company. Listen to their advice or suggestions even if you decide not to use it.
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Business Tip: Research and develop conflict resolution skills. If any issues with employees emerge, be sure that they are addressed.
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Business Tip: Don’t be overly concerned by the economy. Some of the best businesses have launched during a recession.
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Business Tip: Unless you’re an excellent writer, hire a copywriter to compose your advertising and emails targetting customers.