BUSINESS
Flying start
MAKING A GREAT START
Magdalena Vonk shares how to make sure your new business gets off to the best start…
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OTS of people dream about starting their own business, but relatively few ever make those dreams a reality, because it takes a lot more to create a successful business than it does to daydream. Assuming that you’ve taken accredited training courses, you may already be a student member of an industry body and hold student insurance. Once you’re fully qualified, it is essential that you change your membership category from student to graduate and do the same with your insurance. Make sure you know your insurance provider requirements to ensure you are keeping within them – otherwise you may not be insured. Most providers will require you to keep records of each client session for a set period of time and follow particular safe storage requirements.
Start with a plan A business plan is like a GPS system, guiding you to success, working out the most efficient route and helping you when you make a change in direction. A business plan includes a marketing roadmap, addresses finances, training and staff and provides an idea of the structure of your business and plans for future years. A business plan is a fluid structure and changes as your business evolves and takes shape.
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