A pathway to START-UP

For those who would like to realise their 2014 Start-Up ambition, here is an illustration from Founders and Founders about the pathway to start a start-up.  

Additionally, there are top 10 tips from Aisling Brennan, Marketing Manager, eFax and Rory Whelan, Voice Marketing Manager, eReceptionist 

1. Have a business plan. Include sales forecasts, competitors and outgoings.
2. Work  from home. Save money renting an office by starting things off at home.
3. Manage your finances.
4. Find a business partner. Running a business on your own can be too exhausting – perhaps there’s someone out there looking to achieve the same goal as you.
5. Create hype. Use social media to get your business out there, and get people talking about it. Don’t underestimate the power of networking.
6. Think about your image and how your business is perceived by the wider public.
7. Pick up the cost. Use an 0800 number which is free to call from landlines.
8. Think digital – consider moving to the cloud.
9. Spread your time equally rather than spending too long on one particular area of your business.
10. Keep going! You are bound to meet obstacles along the way but stay focused and learn from your mistakes.

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