Start With a Bang: 3 Factors to Consider When Setting Up a Business

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While some may think that all you need to succeed in business is a single great idea, the truth of the matter is a lot different to that. 

You can have the most fabulous scheme in the world, but if you don’t consider other crucial variables and plan for success, then you aren’t going to get too far.

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If you want to start with a bang, here are three important factors to consider when setting up a business.

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1. Have you created an effective business plan?

Presuming that you already know the nature of your business — as in whether or not it is going to be in service, merchandising, or manufacturing — it is time to start developing an effective business plan. Every business, no matter how small, needs to have a business plan from the get-go.

Think of it this way: There is no chance of your company fully developing unless there is a thorough plan of action. The purpose of a business plan is both to assist you in ascertaining whether or not your idea is possible and also to provide direction once you have set the wheels in motion.

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Your business plan is going to vary depending on the type of business you are starting; however, there are generally some sections that always are included. These are the executive summary, business overview, operations plan, market analysis, products & services, sales & marketing, competitive analysis, management team, financial plan, and projections.

Don’t overlook the importance of doing an analysis of your competitors, as it is essential that you identify what they are presenting and producing and what their strategies for growth are. It is only by arming yourself with this insight, that you will be in a position to competently compete.

Additionally, this knowledge will help you to make suitable choices concerning your firm. Likewise, it will assist you in uncovering the most effective approach for your business.

Your business plan should help ensure that all members of the team (even if it is just you at the moment) understand the next appropriate step.

2. Do you have adequate funding?

No matter how innovative your idea is or how beautifully written your business plan may be, if you don’t have the funding or budget to get your business off the ground, then you are in serious trouble.

For this reason, it is essential that you accurately distinguish where the money for your company is coming from and ensure that you have a detailed plan to maintain the company budget.

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Considering this factor will also help you see if you are in need of help in this regard. As soon as possible, you should bring on an adviser who can provide you with the best advice when needed.

3. Where is the best place to set up your particular business?

Thanks to the rapid globalization of the world that you live in, depending on the type of business you are opening, you may not necessarily need to open it in your hometown. In fact, more and more entrepreneurs are choosing to do mainland or free zone company formation or an offshore company formation because of the abundance of potential benefits that can arise.

Again, the feasibility of this is going to depend on your industry, but it is indeed something you should take into consideration. Perhaps you opted for a locale because of the tax benefits it offers. On the other hand, maybe you are more interested in the potential market you can reach.

Whatever the reason, the most efficient manner to make it happen is to work with a company that specializes, for example, in business setup services in Dubai (or wherever you are looking to set up shop) as they know exactly what steps to take.

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Are you in the process of setting up a business? Or are you considering it? Have you thought about working with a company that offers startup business solutions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Raj Herry

Raj Herry is the Founder and Chairman of Flying Colour Business Setup Services. His extensive experience comes from more than 15 years in the field of company incorporation for Dubai Mainland, all Free Zones across the UAE and offshore companies worldwide.