For so
many reasons we want to give some tips to entrepreneurs and startup founders to
help them build their dreams. Most times as we have come to realize that
they need it more than they know. As you grow your business and gradually
create a company that will stand the test of time, it’s always good to do with
a few tips here and there. Below are some you might add to your sleeve;
Make sure you have the right
person at the helm. It will be easier to encourage a
positive organizational culture if the people at the top offer strong
leadership, commercial experience and business skills combined with the right
attitude and values, this will help to ensure that you achieve your purpose.
Build the right team. No single person can be expected to possess all of
the skills needed so make sure you have a strong team who can focus on their
own area of expertise. Build a team with marketing, technical, business
development, financial management, product development, operational and human
resources experience. Build a team with shared vision and values.
Be Proactive. You
will probably be running a business with limited resources so you need to be
resourceful in your attitude to problem solving. Things
change so you will need to conduct regular reviews.
Be prepared to think on your feet and alter plans accordingly. This will
sometimes mean responding very quickly to situations that you could not have
envisaged.
Be flexible.
Bureaucracy needs to be kept to the minimum and good team communication is
essential. Start with good practice and this will pay dividends as the
organization grows.
Build trust with all members of staff not just the management. Be
prepared to trust your staff and delegate responsibility for day-to-day tasks.
Always Build. Don’t
take your eye off the ball as far as the market is concerned. You need to focus on sales and your
customers will soon let you know if you
are not giving them what they want.
Marketing never stops. Don’t think that just because you have
put effort and resources into marketing at the beginning, you can sit back,
relax and wait for the money to roll in. You will have to ensure that you are
aware of shifting developments in the markets and that you remain on top of any
new technology.
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