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We asked our contributors what tips they would pass on to people starting out in business. The tips that they wished they had been given. This is what they said:
- 3) Plan for Growth
"Everyone will tell you to do a business plan. Thats fine and dandy, but you know as well as I do that you'll stick it in a draw and never look at it again. What you can do, is think about your premises. Get a non-geographical telephone number so that you can point it to any land line."
- 4) Don't be Shy
"Make a list of everyone you know and let them know what you are doing. Word of mouth is the best and the cheapest way of marketing your business. The vast majority of people will be supportive (and a little bit jealous!) and try to help where they can."
- 5) Prepare for "J" Day
"The day when you 'Jack it in' or give up your job should have been planned well in advance. You will have saved up 3 to 6 months subsistance money, so if the business is a little slow to take off, you are not under pressure to give it all up and get another job."
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