Saturday, May 30, 2009

Let's Share Your Small Business HR Experiences


I believe that there are unique issues related to Small Business and there is often very little support. You don't need to be on your own. What are your experiences? Let's share with one another and make Small Business stronger!

I will on a regular basis search specific Small Business HR information and post. Please share your info, with the vision of having this Blog as your own personal source for Small Business HR.

2 comments:

  1. Just finished school, and thinking about running a opening a insurance buisness, like my father has done in the past. A few starter tips would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks, Aaron T (NY)

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  2. Aaron - exciting time starting your own business. Wishing you success! Key pointer would be to learn from your Father's experience.

    Some basic points:

    It is important to make the right decisions when starting a small business in order for it to become a success.

    When you start your own business, you will get advice from just about every person you encounter. Some of that advice will be valid and some of it will be a complete waste.

    Often the advice you get will have no merit to the business you are starting. There are a number of business startup tips for small businesses that are valid regardless of the business you are starting.

    Let's take a look at the five best starting a business tips for becoming successful.

    Business Startup Tip #1

    Making sure you have a financial plan is key to succeeding in small business.

    When you develop a financial plan along with a budget that you stick to you are giving yourself more control over your success. This gives you the ability to better track your success and dictate your short-term and long-term financial goals realistically.

    Without a financial plan you are really trusting fate to make your small business a success. That’s not very smart.

    Business Startup Tip #2

    Networking is another important aspect when it comes to small business success.

    Regardless of whether you operate your business from a home office or you have an actual office you need a support structure. Having industry related contacts can help motivate and inspire you.

    In addition, networking helps keep you updated and current within your industry. Networking for small business success can be done online and through local associations and groups.

    Business Startup Tip #3

    Many people who start a small business successfully do so with the help of a mentor. When you are just starting out it is good to have someone within the industry that is already successful.

    When you have a mentor to help you start a small business you can bounce ideas off of them and get their input on critical business decisions you do not have experience with.

    Business Startup Tip #4

    It is also important to take care of yourself when you are starting a small business.

    Starting a small business can be very time consuming - and if you are not careful, you can overwork yourself and burn out.

    Balancing the responsibilities of your small business with your personal life will not only enable you to recharge your batteries from time to time, but it will also help you to maintain an objective and fresh perspective.

    Business Startup Tip #5

    By far the most important tip for starting a small business successfully would be to do something that you love.

    If your small business is just a means to an end and you get no enjoyment from what you do, your chances for success are slim. Figure out what you are good at or what you have a talent for and take advantage of that skill or talent.

    If you do this and succeed, your success will only be sweeter - but if you don't and you fail, your failure will only sting more.

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