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5 Mistakes Every New Business Owner Makes

October 27, 2020

Running your own business is a difficult task. It requires quite a lot of patience, planning and a dash of common sense. However, there are plenty of mistakes that a new owner makes when they initially launch their business. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most common mistakes a business owner makes so that you know exactly how not to follow in their footsteps.

1) Not setting up a website or social media

In the dawn of the internet age, the use of social media and online platforms is vital to your business’s success. Whether individuals are simply looking for more information on your business or want to get an in-depth understanding of the services and goods you offer, having an online presence is vital. It’s the best way for individuals to learn about your business and to build a reputation, especially if you aim to sell online courses from your own website.

2) Not structuring your cost around your clients

New small business owners are likely to undervalue the goods and services they offer. For instance, according to Kajabi, the best way to sell online courses from your own website is to “evaluate your target market to determine how you want to structure your payment.” Many business owners fail to think of what their primary demographic can afford when starting out.

3) Failure to put agreements in writing

Another huge mistake many business owners make when they launch their business involves not putting agreements in writing. Having an agreement in writing is important for a variety of reasons. More so, however, it’s important as it protects the business in the event a contractor or employee fails to provide agreed-upon services at the agreed-upon rate. Ultimately, a contract prevents lawsuits and helps businesses ensure their operations run smoothly.

4) Putting minimal investment in marketing

One of the most important things new businesses can do is market themselves. Naturally, marketing comes in multiple forms, including some of the following:

  • Online advertisement banners on websites and mobile apps.
  • Social media promoted posts and advertisements.
  • Billboards and other signage.
  • Word of mouth and referral programs.
  • Radio and telephone advertisement.

These are only a few of the ways businesses might choose to advertise. Failure to promote is a common mistake, though. It leaves businesses scrambling to try to find clients, which can hurt profit over time.

5) Lacking a business plan

Lastly, many new business owners launch a business without a proper business plan. Professional business operators know that a well-structured business plan is the foundation and backbone of many companies. However, opening a business with a mindset of “well, we will help others sell online courses from your own website,” or other “vague” terms can lead to profit loss, disappointment and ultimately, businesses closing their doors.

Conclusion

Overall, these are some of the biggest mistakes many business owners make in the early stages of operation. It can be somewhat overwhelming, initially, to get things off the ground. Ultimately, though, avoiding these mistakes can be the difference between whether your business fails or thrives.

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