I think I will go into business..........but I need some help

      Helping you to start and build a better Business

Roger Robertson
Business Advisor
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Listen to a BIZCAST Training Presentation on :
Working from Home
Subjects covered:
Why people work from Home-Is your business idea suitable as a Home Based Business-Have you considered the Family-Are you a person who will work well in a in a home environment-What type of business should you start-Will your Home Based business make a profit-Setting Up.


Listen to a BIZCAST Training Presentation on :
Time Management.
Subjects covered:
Inadequate Planning-Attempting to do too much-
Paperwork-Communication-Telephone Interruptions-Procrastination-Refusal to Delegate-Disaorganisation-Inability to say no.


Listen to a BIZCAST Training Presentation on:
Starting Your Own Business.

Subjects covered:
Your Decision-Potential -Market-Business Structure-Financial Management-
Planning-Operating -Premises-Market Research.

 
Books to assist you with your Business Start.


 How to Start a Home-Based Photography Business

How to Start a Home-Based Photography Business
 

 How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business

 How to Start a Home-Based Event Planning Business

 Starting and Running a Sandwich-coffee Bar: An Insider Guide to Setting Up Your Own Successful Business (Small Business Start-ups S.)

Starting and Running a Sandwich-coffee Bar: An Insider Guide to Setting Up Your Own Successful Business (Small Business Start-ups S.)

BizStartups.co.nz    
Biz Startup is an on-line resource for starting a business. Access our pages to find need to know information to help with the setup of your business.
Whether you are a new business entrepreneur or looking to improve your business we have information to help.

The success of your business is often dependent on what you do in the early stages so time assigned to planning and research is important.

Free On-line Business Videos and Lectures
We are continually searching the internet to find resources that can help you in your business.

It is important to educate yourself so you have a good knowledge of business even before you start.

I hope you find these of help in making your business successful.

Here is a video provided by Vera Hughes Co-author of Teach yourself: Setting up a Small Business.

It is a UK based video that does refer to information that  applies to the UK but it would be useful to anyone  considering starting a business.

 

Starting a Business Video
"So you want to start a business
How to start a business-starting a business

 
Business Planning Videos
Ask Tim Berry-What type of Business Plan do I need
Ask Tim Berry- 3 Common Business Plan Questions

These are just three videos we have selected but you will see when viewing, a list of related videos on the web site that may be of interest to you.

Marketing
Your business strategy is the single biggest factor which determines the success or failure of your business. It doesn’t matter whether you are a large or small business but you need to get it right and you prosper but get it wrong and it could result in the failure of your business

What you need to do is set aside time to sit down and make a marketing plan for your business. Set yourself a list of achievable resolutions your business should focus on and it does not need to be too formal.
Think about you goals for the coming year and how you will attain them. more information

Sales Forecast for a new Business

These steps for developing a sales forecast that can be applied for most start Up businesses

Develop a customer profile and determine the trends in your industry and make some basic assumptions about the customers in your target market.
It is a well known fact that 20% of your customers will account for about 80% of your business so if you can identify this 20% you are able to develop a profile of your potential customers.

Determine trends by talking to trade suppliers about what is selling well and also check out copies of the Trade Magazines articles that apply to your industry.

Establish the approximate size and location of your planned trading area.
Use available statistics and local resources to determine the general characteristics of this area.
How far will your average customer travel to buy a product from your shop.

List and profile competitors selling in your trading area and then get out on the street and study them by visiting their stores and locations where they sell there products are offered.

Analyze the locations, customer volumes, traffic patterns, hours of operation, busy periods, prices, quality of their goods and services and product lines carried.

Also study the promotional techniques they use such as catalogues and other handouts.

Now you need to use your research to estimate your sales on a monthly basis for your first year.

You can use the basis for your forecast on a similar size competitor’s operation who is operating in a similar market and you will need to make an adjustment by a factor of about 40% for the start up period.

Consider population and economic growth in your trading area and how well does your competitor satisfy the needs of your potential customers.

Determine how your business fits in this picture and will you be able to offer a better location, convenience, a better price, latter hours and overall a better service.

Estimating your potential sales for the first 12 months is not easy but if you do your research carefully there is no reason why you can not get these figures reasonable accurate which is very important for your cash flow projections.

Funding for a Start Up business
One question I am asked more than any other is "Where can I find funding for my start up business" Obtaining money to start your business is not easy but not impossible. more information


Home Business Video
The " 5 Steps To Success" for your "Home Business"

 

Business Information

www.bizinformation.co.nz

Brand: More than Graphic Design
Many people believe that branding is about having a unique logo, but a brand is more than a logo, or a tagline, or a glossy brochure.  Whilst a logo is a great way to communicate a powerful idea about your business and can increase the recognition of your company, leading brands such as Air New Zealand, Starbucks, Nike, and Apple Mac, also recognize the need to deliver on the promise behind their imagery.more information ............ 

Copywriting Jump Start- 7 Ways to Heat Up Your Business

Starting up a new business takes organisation.  You need products or services, a storefront for brick and mortar business, a website for any modern business, accounting, staffing- the list seems nearly endless.  But don't forget good copywriting. more.......
5 Key Strategies to Juggling Work and Family with Ease

This article takes a fresh look at how women small business owners can manage both their business and their family successfully and with ease. By integrating these five strategies into their days, women can run a thriving small business and have a joyful family life.
Helping you to Start and Build a better business
Starting a Business
So you are thinking of going into business. This can have advantages and disadvantages. Running a business of your own will bring a sense of independence, and a sense of achievement.
You will be the owner, and you can't be fired, though there may be days when you would welcome it.
Its not difficult to establish a business but the challenge is to keep it going, which is why people clearly need to put a lot of purpose and effort into their businesses.
Time Management
When you start a business, time management is important and you must consider the allocation of your time, as time is a cost, so be careful not to spend your time doing things that are not productive. What we have done here is to put together some information on time management.
Make Your Small Office/Home Office e-Green

Save the planet, save your money and create a more
healthy work environment. Learn to use your electronic office
equipment in an environmentally friendly way. It's easier than
you might think.
20 Business Do's and Don'ts
Some useful suggestions on what to do and what not to do when setting up a new business.
Sources of Capital for Small and Medium Businesses.
One question we are often asked is do we have  any information on where a business can source capital in New Zealand to assist expansion and operation of the business. more......
Startup Guides
We have supplied information as a guide on starting particular types of businesses which we hope will be of interest to you.
As time goes by we will add to this selection to give you a wider range of businesses.
If you are considering importing or exporting check out RendleTrade

RendleTrade.com is a International Trade Web Resource that we have provided to assist  businesses in sourcing information to help them in the exporting and importing of products and services in the international market place. RendleTrade provides links to country websites and information such as:
Worldwide Freight, Business Databases, Exhibitions and Conferences, Travel Information, International Trade Terms, Tenders, World Weather and World Newspapers and much more.

If you are involved in Exporting or Importing this web site will be of help to you by providing links to worldwide trade information. www.rendletrade.com

Women in Business
Business opportunities and resource now exist for women wanting to go into business and increasing numbers of women are deciding to go it alone.
If you have the opportunity talk to other women who have gone into business and ask lots of questions and I am sure in most instances they will be only to pleased to offer you some advice. Join any organization or groups that have regular meetings and they usually have a visiting speaker and at the same time network and meet other business people.
Buying a Business
So you hope to buy a business But where do you begin? Banks, solicitors, business plans and decision making all take time and money.
One of the benefits of buying a business is that you can get going immediately. The challenges you'll face will be different from those involved in starting up
First things first. It appears very evident but before you can even think of starting up your business you need to understand what it is that you hope to do.
Once you've hit on the type of business you want to buy you need to work out a timetable. It'll be easier for all concerned if they understand what sort of time scale they're working to.
Articles
One of the best ways to learn about the operation of a business is to read articles that provide knowledge on the particular area of industry that you are interested in. We have put together articles on subjects such as selling, marketing, buying a business, franchising and many other subjects for you to consider.
 

 

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Books Online
Looking for books to provide you with information and ideas to assist you with the operation of your business.
Search Fishpond a leading New Zealand Online book retailer.

Fishpond



www.fishpond.co.nz

START-UP.co.nz
We have found a website online called START-UP.co.nz and it is well worth a visit. It has an excellent selection of articles, videos and general information which I am sure will be of interest to you and  assist you with the operation of your online business.
USEFUL LINKS
The Association of
Beauty Therapists
BNI New Zealand
Direct Selling Association
NZ Inbound Tour
Operators
Export New Zealand
Tourism Industry
Association
Importers Institute
Intellectual Property Office
New Zealand Company
Office
New Zealand Retail
Association
New Zealand Wine
Nursery & Garden
Industry Association
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
Restaurant Association
of New Zealand
Software New Zealand
Travel Agents Association of New Zealand
Tenderlink
UBD New Zealand
Te Awe Maori Business

 

Auckland

More Business Startup Books 

Start Your Own Pet Business and More: Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Training, Grooming, Food/Treats, Upscale Pet Products
Start Your Own Pet Business and More: Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Training, Grooming, Food/Treats, Upscale Pet Products

 How to Start a Home-Based Children's Birthday Party Business
How to Start a Home-Based Children's Birthday Party Business

 How To Start and Run Your Own Restaurant: An Insider Guide to Setting Up Your Own Successful Business (Small Business Start-ups S.)
How To Start and Run Your Own Restaurant: An Insider Guide to Setting Up Your Own Successful Business (Small Business Start-ups S.)

 Start & Run a Catering Business [With CD-ROM]
Start & Run a Catering Business [With CD-ROM]

 Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business
Start Your Own Wedding Consultant Business

 Start Your Own Florist Shop and Other Floral Businesses
Start Your Own Florist Shop and Other Floral Businesses

 How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business
 How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business

 Start Your Own Successful Retail Business
 Start Your Own Successful Retail Business

 Start and Run a Sandwich and Coffee Shop
 Start and Run a Sandwich and Coffee Shop

 

We have researched the information we provide on this web site with care but we do not
accept any responsibility for any problems that may occur as a result of anyone using the information provided.
We would suggest you contact a source of expert advice before acting on anything read here

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