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Top Mistakes of New Startups

Startups January 6, 2013 by Syeda Fatima

Everyone who starts off a business is green in the industry and makes mistakes. However, some mistakes are common to many and fail in a new business. Most new entrepreneurs, especially the young, have either of the two qualities, ego or fear.

Acknowledge others mistakes and succeed
Acknowledge others mistakes and succeed

Some may be too self-centered to accept ideas from anyone, and others are scared and lack confidence in themselves.

When in the market research process, it’s also important to analyze why the competitors failed or succeeded, their ideas, and how they implemented them to achieve their goals.

All this helps you avoid those problems and make sure you are better prepared. It also saves time, which is of the utmost importance. Here are some common mistakes of new startups that, if avoided, can brighten your chances of success.

1. Unstable planning

When the idea is still in the head, putting it on paper brings reality to focus. A good business plan that covers all aspects of the enterprise will ensure you are on the path to success. Entrepreneurs who don’t plan fail miserably, not because of the idea but because of the lack of preparation for executing it.

2. Too much expenditure

You want to look professional; understood. But you don’t want to appear foolish-making sure you spend on everything you don’t need—hundreds of dollars on domain names, brochures, ads on the yellow pages, etc.

Don’t overdo your office space either; buying expensive-looking furniture, etc., will drain all your investments into what’s not even your product, leaving you more in debt than anything even before you start. Be mindful of the money you spend; it should be for what’s necessary to make your company, not what you think will make your company.

3. Drenching in “You’re so fab, you’re so fab”

There will be people who will pull you down, these are genuinely evil people, but many times it’s those who will overly encourage you and give you the false appreciation that will ruin you.

The problem is not the people; it’s the entrepreneurs’ ability to stay authentic in such situations and not get carried away. Stays focused on what you want to achieve and never take exaggerated compliments into considerations.

4. Not being flexible with ideas

The idea is everything, and as the entrepreneur, it gives you confidence, but the idea has to sell. And that is a fact which needs to be accepted the moment the idea itself is conceived.

Be open to making changes and “evolving” your ideas to ensure profit and sales. The point is to make money with the idea; if the concept needs to be altered, do it!

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Many entrepreneurs are too excited about the adventure that awaits them when starting up their own business. Researching and staying real is the key to survival and success.

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About Syeda Fatima

Hello!, I am a freelance blogger, with a great sense of humor and love for all things creative. Follow my posts to get a taste of my insights in the field of education and business. Comment, share, like and spread the love.

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