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5 Factors to Consider When Starting a Business

3/5/2020

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​As much as you feel the desire to start a business, you’ll also have to consider particular elements – the required money, effort, hard work, and the needed expertise you’ll have to gain. Read on further to know if you have all the factors prepared.
A Business Idea
All businesses start with creative and realistic ideas. You’ll have to think of something unique that differs from every other company in the same field if you’re aiming to make your business stand out. That said, brilliant ideas don’t immediately jump out of a person’s head. It requires time and analytical thinking. However, you can improve it by asking yourself these questions:
  • What can make this idea better?
  • What is something I can do better compared to my competitors?
  • Will I receive a share in the market in this area?

If your business idea involves another person’s problems, then it is less likely to work. To address this, you can listen to yours and your colleague’s frustrations as you tackle them as one.

Knowledge or Expertise
Once you’ve formulated a plan on starting your business, you’ll have to start acquiring the necessary knowledge and expertise for a successful business startup. This will inevitably take hours of thorough research, but you can’t make a building stand without a strong and firm foundation. Creating a business plan at the beginning opens several opportunities. You can begin to ponder if the business has a chance in the market, or if it’s profitable enough so you can proceed.

Capital and Finance
Businesses need investment, and for them to prosper, they will need a consistent amount of money to run. The type of capital you will need for a promising start will depend on the business type you chose to begin with, and the required initial costs. To adequately finance your business, always make sure you have the necessary funds for a successful startup phase.

The financing pattern, however, is something you should not take for granted. It’s among the most critical factors to ponder on when starting your company, which also includes your total capital from both your savings and borrowed funds.

Location
A good location is also a crucial factor in starting a business. For retail companies, you’ll have to look for a densely populated part of town that is easily accessible to your customers. Choose places that allow you to save on taxes, water, transportation, and electricity if you plan on a manufacturing unit. While products or service outlets are successful where most of the competitors are also staying.

Aside from the factors mentioned above, there is another one that is also just as crucial – insurance. Get yourself a business owners policy (BOP) insurance for combined protection in one package for all liability risks and significant property.

At Arnold, Bruce & Doerfler Insurance, we do our best in making sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (503) 222-1951 or Click Here to request a free quote.
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