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Home > Blog > 3 Things You Need to Understand Before Going into Business
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019

3 Things You Need to Understand Before Going into Business

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Starting a business is definitely both an exciting and frightening proposition. Naturally, there is no guarantee that the venture will work, but of course, the more research you do the better off you will be in the long run and the more likely your business will be successful. There are a number of things you need to understand in order to successfully go into business for yourself. Frankly, it can be a little difficult to boil it down, but there are at least three principles to keep in mind when you want to start your own business:

 

The Risks Involved

There are a lot of risks involved in starting a business and keeping it from failing. Some of the risk factors a business might encounter would include strategic factors, compliance issues, operational risks, financial risks, and potential reputation factors. Business 2 Community says that while strategic risk can be mitigated by a solid business plan, it still can be difficult to fully plan for every eventuality. Risks can come from powerful competitors, changes in technology, a spike in the cost of basic materials, or changes in customer demand.

 

How to Secure Funding

There are actually a lot of options out there that can be utilized to secure finding. These would include such options as factoring, where a company sells its receivables up front in order to procure cash, utilizing a credit card, or going the traditional bank loan route as well. Of course, there are some who have been burned because banks are a lot stricter than they used to be. This is why some individuals tap into their 401(k) or other retirement income. They might attempt crowdfunding options, utilize an SBA loan, get a microloan, or find a private investor. Tarek and Christina explain that a private lender might be a doctor, lawyer, business person, or even a co-worker. If you think someone you know might be looking for an investment opportunity, feel it out by easing it into the conversation and then discussing their current and future investments. If you utilize a private lender you will need to turn them on to the idea by highlighting your business as an investment.

 

Not Having a Steady Paycheck

There are a lot of businesses that take a while to get popular, and so there could be some lean times waiting for it to catch on. According to Out of Your Rut, one of the downsides of being an entrepreneur is the unpredictable income. It is in your best interest to maintain a full time or part time job while developing your product. As time passes and your product gains tractions you can begin to reduce your hours to a point where you can spend all your time on your business.


If you’re willing to navigate these and other risks, then starting a small business might just be for you. Don’t forget to have a good insurance provider on your side in order to mitigate as many risks as possible. Contact Alliance Insurance Agency for a quote today!




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