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.
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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.
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.
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 ............
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.......
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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