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Old November 23, 2001, 04:42 AM
Maria Marsala
 
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Below is an article I recently wrote that maybe helpful to some forum members.
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Business Success Start-up Guide

How do you start to plan your business? What is required? What should you research? Where do you start? Use the checklist below to guide you as you build a strong, solid business foundation.

Check your Personal Foundation. Make sure you are ready mentally, emotionally and financially to begin your new venture.
__Make the time.
__Budget your income.
__Create balance in your life.
__Know your strengths, weaknesses, top 5 values and needs.
__Order a copy of your credit report.
__Choose your ideal business.

Get organized. Any new business venture will go more smoothly if you know right from the start what you have to offer, who you want to offer it to, and how you want your business to be organized.
__Read a few books on business start-ups and marketing http://www.coachmaria.com/businessbooks.html.
__Check the need for your services.
__Prepare a business plan and ideal client profile.
__Price your service or product.
__Develop a customer service policy.
__Create an Operations Manual.
__Plan for your office - location, supplies, utilities, and set-up fees.

Develop a strong network and referral base. From support to legal advice, starting your own business is never something you do all by yourself.
__Look for assistance: employee, independent contractor.
__Legal: licensing, business type, contracts, trademarks, copyrights, patent, service marks.
__Build support: family, friends, business coach, consultant, advisors, business and social networking.
__Insurance: health, home, car, income, liability, risk, disability, loss of pay.
__Money: taxes, accounting, banking, billing, cash flow, loans.
__Marketing: copywriter, proofreaders, website designer, graphic designer, an assistant, Toastmasters, etc.

Create a Marketing Plan. A new business often doesn't have a huge budget for marketing and a plan you help you save money.
__Design your marketing plan with your integrity in mind.
__Develop print media (business cards, stationary, forms, advertisements, newsletter, etc.).
__Decide if online marketing will be part of your plan (website, newsletter, ad's, etc.).
__Practice describing the benefits of what you do in 30 seconds and 2 minutes(called verbal logo, USP, elevator speech).
__Re-evaluate your plan every 3 months.

Start your research with the business, marketing and personal development articles at http://www.coachmaria.com/articles.html.

© Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved. Maria Marsala, Business & Life Coach-Consultant. Maria works with individuals as they design, start and grow their businesses or careers around what they love to do. Visit www.CoachMaria.com to subscribe to "Growing You and Your Business" a free weekly online newsletter.


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Old November 23, 2001, 01:31 PM
Julie Jordan Scott
 
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Hi Maria!

Its terrific to see you here! I am sure many people will benefit from your words here.

And Everyone, I have subscribed to Maria's ezine for over a year now, its packed with terrific information.

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE JORDAN SCOTT


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Old November 23, 2001, 02:13 PM
Maria Marsala
 
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Hi Julie,

Same back at you! I enjoy your "seeds of wisdom" too!

Maria Marsala


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