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Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Small Business

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.If you are going to survive the process of starting a business and be a long-term success, then you need to be aware of the most common mistakes and pitfalls that can ruin your best-laid plans.




Here are 50 common mistakes to avoid when starting a business

  • Not having a vision for the business, or what you want to achieve through and from the business.
  • Losing focus about your vision and thus failing to reach your goals and objectives.
  • Not having a clear understanding how the business will make money or the lack of a business model
  • Selecting a business that you know nothing about, has no passion for, and in a field that you do not enjoy
  • Ignoring warning signs about the business, from the high risks involved, competitor might, and even potential obsolescence
  • Not starting a business with a clear plan, including financial strategies
  • Not setting clear benchmarks and targets for the business — and failing to review them on a regular basis
  • Not knowing exactly the startup expenses the business requires
  • Making unrealistic and false assumptions about the business, especially in terms of cash flow and financial projections
  • Insufficient funds to finance the business

For the complete list, read 50 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Business


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