Thursday 28 February 2013

Top Tips for Starting Up 4 - 6



People are starting up in business for many reasons, a dream, the freedom of being in charge, or being made redundant.

You need a lot of enthusiasm, determination and the ability to put in the long hours and if you don’t have the managerial, financial, technical or marketing skills to start-up, there are many organisations available to help you gain those skills.

Here are the second 3 of 12 Tips to Help  (the first 3 were posted on 25th February)

4. Business Plans are key:  You need to prepare a Business Plan to enable you to focus your targets, finances, resources and procedures.

5. Business Structure:  You need to decide what type of legal business entity you wish to set up.  The main types are Sole Trader, Limited Company and Partnership.  You should research each and identify the most suitable for you as each come with their own set of responsibilities and requirements.

6. Marketing & Stationery:  You need to look at the best marketing methods for your industry, branding for your business and printed stationery which contains the minimum requirement of information.



Check out the Belfast Business Centre social media accounts today for updates, offers, other tips and incentives!



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