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How to Start a Low Budget Business

Business is what many of the people want to do but due to their budget they leave this idea. This article will tell you how to start a low budget business.

Now that you have decided to hang your boots and take the proceedings of your monthly “take home” in your own hands. It just makes sense for you to contemplate about an avenue that will give you more returns within a shoestring budget. There is no denying of the fact that, it is indeed a bold decision that you have taken and you would need to take few calculated risks to establish your low budget business.

Today, we are going to help you strategize your startup with some industry winning tips and hope you implement these for good.

Firstly , Get the necessary license required to start a business from State authorities. Cut down investments as much possible on meeting rooms, cubicle, and fancy workstations. Visualize a business that can do well online. An apt example of such form of business is an Online shopping store

Coming back to point, when you know where you are heading with it and have got few kitties full. You can think of expanding physically. However, in both cases you would need to have a target consumer/user base. Based on the demands of the market, you can re-design your strategy.

Add more products and services to your line-up, in a well planned manner. Next, is what we call workforce management. Analyze your requirements and decide if you are alone capable to run the show or need further resources.

If you need, choose wisely. Look at hiring multifaceted individuals for higher productivity, utilization and cost –effectiveness. Young professionals ( not freshers though) with 1-2 years of experience are the best bets. As, a startup business you might not be able to pay veterans and professionals with tons of experience.

Chose the right business

This is rather crucial. Your surroundings have a lot of impact on what you are trying to sell. Read the market well, see how many competitors you have. The last thing that you would like to do is start a grocery in an industrial area!

Purchase of raw materials and initial products

If you are to gain profits, under no circumstances you can increase your production costs. Look for the cheapest wholesale price to purchase your raw materials if you are manufacturing the end product. If you are re-selling a product or service, be certain to get the best deal for the cost price  of the same.

Marketing

Keep it simple and absolutely budget friendly.  There is no point spending a fortune on flashy banners, visiting cards and fliers. Consumers nowadays are smart enough to make the difference between face value and eyewash! If you are good and diligent, your low budget business would automatically become a ceremonious affair!

Clean account book

This is probably the thumb rule of any business. Manage and maintain your accounts religiously, keep account of every penny out. Even if you are buying a needle! If you have loaned some amount of money be sure to return that on time and pay the interests if any. As a starter business, manage your accounts on your own and don’t hire a bookkeeper. Not only it will help you see your funds flow,  you will be in  a better position to plan things.

To conclude, starting a low budget business requires meticulous planning and confidence that you can succeed. Howbeit, initially you might face hurdles, successful wouldn’t be far fetched if you remain motivated.

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Prashant Sharma: <a title="About" href="http://www.techpluto.com/about-us/">Prashant Sharma</a> is a Delhi based Entrepreneur who spent most of his college days polishing his marketing skills and went for his first business venture at 19. Having tasted failure in his entrepreneurial debut, he turned a Tech-enthusiast, specializing in web technologies later. Join him on <a href="https://plus.google.com/110037121732872055442/?rel=author">Google Plus</a>
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