10 Do’s and Don’ts When Starting a Business

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    March 13, 2023
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10 Do's and Don'ts When Starting a Business

So, you’re ready to start your business venture. Great! To ensure success, it’s important to follow a set of do’s and don’ts. In this article, we’ll go over 10 key do’s and don’ts when starting a business, from not taking things personally to having fun. By keeping these tips in mind, you’ll be better prepared to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and set yourself up for success. So, if you’re ready to start your business venture, let’s get started! Read on 10 Do’s and Don’ts When Starting a Business.

10 Do’s and Don’ts When Starting a Business

1 Don’t take anything personally

Having your own business may feel like you have a child at times. You are protecting your child and you’re extremely attached. Just like every child grows differently this means you have to learn and respond as you grow. This means you should not get beat down by everyone else’s opinions. Negative feedback is part of the process, and you must be able to learn from it without taking it personally.

2 Be persistent

Working for your goals can be difficult at times. But you can’t fail if you keep trying. It’s important to stay positive at all times. Having a poor attitude can be the killer for you.

3 Have a strong work ethic

Friends, relationships, and family are important, but sacrifices and trade-offs have to be made. Anything worth having requires old-fashioned hard work.

4 Stay within professional boundaries

Be careful of developing personal relationships with clients. When setting up a business you are in continual contact with people. It’s important to treat everyone friendly, but sometimes it can really work against you to build a personal relationship as expectations change.

5 Educate yourself on your profession

It’s important and crucial to learn from every professional expert in your field, to learn specialties, and to make it your own.

6 Don’t spread yourself too thin

Be aware of your time and avoid drowning so you can stay right at the core of a job, which is to create. Every now and then it’s easier to say yes to every side of a business venture, but stay true to your skill set and talents and delegate accordingly. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself in a sea of stress.

7 Get everything in writing

Did you have a talk or come to an agreement on the phone or in person? Too bad, it may as well not have existed. In the world of business, words mean nothing and paperwork is paramount.

8 Always take the high road

Business is not always beautiful so walk away classy. Doesn’t matter how fired up you may get with a client or anyone else, stay strong and move on. It’s not only not worth any of your time, but it can also redirect your energy in wasted areas.

9 Don’t work with or refer your friends

That’s a risky path to take, don’t be responsible for your friends. Just do friend things, go for drinks with them on the weekend.

10 Have fun

When setting up a business, you have to remind yourself that it’s about enjoying it and letting your business become your career and not a job. It’s exciting to be able to build something for yourself.

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2 thoughts on “10 Do’s and Don’ts When Starting a Business

  1. Definitly… I have been in building my own business for 8 years… and I still fall for many of these… Learning the hard way that …” It’s just business darling, nothing personal” & “Stop F@*&ing wanting to help everyone and do everything yourself!”…

  2. Thanks for this post. I have had friends as clients and found they bring in the most referrals. I do wear my business hat during sessions. I would shy aware from a close friends as partners or to have too much by in.

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