How to Start a Successful and Profitable Business

September 4, 2019

There has never been a better time for you to start your own business. There are so many resources out there for you to utilise and with social media being more prevalent than ever, it’s safe to say that it’s more affordable than ever to market too.

Start your own Side Hustle

If you work full-time, then you may feel as though you don’t have a lot of time to start a business. You may feel as though you need to leave your job in order to have a good shot but on the flip side, this can bring about a lot of financial risk. It doesn’t need to be this way at all, in fact, you can easily create a side hustle by investing your time wisely after work. Stay up until 2am if that’s what it takes because at the end of the day it’s worth it and it could open up a ton of new opportunities for you in the future.

Spend your Time Productively

Going out at the weekend may seem like a good idea, especially when you’ve worked so hard during the week. You do however have to remember that the weekend is one of the best times for you to grow your idea. You’ll have 20+ hours to grow your brand and you may also be able to do some serious networking too. If you want to make the most out of your time then you need to get up early and put in as much work as you can, when you can. This will increase your chances of being successful and it will also help you to get the focused attitude you need to succeed.

Build a Personal Brand

If you are new to the world of business, then it helps to create a personal brand first. You want people to know you for who you are, and for the experience level you have. If you are hiding behind a corporate name then this can be harder to do, and it can also make it more difficult for people to make an initial connection with you too. If you want to help yourself here, then make sure that your first and last name is available as a domain name. When you have established yourself as an individual, you can then go on and create a corporate brand that is already relatable.

Talk with Other Professionals

It really does help to talk with other people who are in the same industry that you want to break into. For example, if you want to enter the world of real estate investment, consider going to see a real estate speaker or even chat with someone who has experience in your local area.

Contribute Content

Believe it or not, one of the best ways for you to get your name out there would be for you to put out great content. You need to become an influencer and you also need to help others too. If you’re not sure what type of content you should be contributing, then look into blog posts or even forums.

Mark Asquith

That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.

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