Six-Week Start-Up. Rhonda Abrams

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Название Six-Week Start-Up
Автор произведения Rhonda Abrams
Жанр Малый бизнес
Серия
Издательство Малый бизнес
Год выпуска 0
isbn 9781933895451



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2 imagesGet the Info You Need

       #1: Learn more about your industry

       images Make a list of your research questions

       images Contact your industry association(s)

       images Do online research

       #2: Research your target market

       images Define your target market

       images Determine if there are enough customers

       #3: Check out your competition

       images Identify your competitors

       images Analyze your competition

       images Compare competitors’ pricing

       #4: Find suppliers

       #5: Consider strategic partners

       #6: Broaden or establish your network

       images Attend a community, entrepreneur, or industry organization meeting

       images Build your online connections

       Week 3 imagesCut Through Red Tape

       #1: Deal with legal and licensing matters

       images Choose a legal form and ownership structure for your company

       images Discuss ownership of your company

       images Apply for business licenses, permits, and identification numbers

       images Discuss collecting sales tax

       images Draw up basic contracts and other legal agreements

       images Protect your intellectual property

       #2: Build your team and personnel structure

       images Consider your support structure

       images Decide who you need on your team

       images Figure out how much you can afford

       images Examine the use of independent contractors

       images Understand employment laws and consider your personnel policies

       images Appraise your management style

       Week 4 Take Care of Operations

       #1: Find and secure a location

       Option A: Rent space

       images Decide on the necessary attributes of your location

       images Meet with a real estate agent

       images Compare properties

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