Starting a business can be a daunting prospect, but as Tambi Renee, founder of Body Glo Airbrush Mobile Tanning, knows, it can also be extremely rewarding. Here, Tambi Renee shares some of the lesson she learned as she started her own small business.
Have a Detailed Vision
To take your business idea from dream to reality, it’s absolutely key to have a very solid idea of what you want to do. This goes beyond the basics of what product or service you’d like to provide and into the finer details like how you’re going to do it, how you’re going to finance your business, what you’d like your brand to look like, how big you’d like your business to be, and so on. Drawing up a detailed business plan can help you figure out which questions you need to answer, and can help remind you of your trajectory if you find yourself getting drawn off course.
Ask for Help
You may not have all of the knowledge that you need to get started, but that shouldn’t be a barrier to starting your business. Not familiar with the financial or legal aspects of founding and running a business? Don’t know the best way to start an online marketing campaign? People build their lives around a specialty in those areas for a reason! Don’t be afraid to ask for help, either from people you know with more business experience, or from professionals.
Collaborate and Network
Small business owners can gain access to more resources by banding together. Join a local small business organization, or consult with the owners of small businesses you frequent. If you share similar interests or needs, it can be possible to combine your powers to barter services, get bulk discounts, or even run a joint marketing campaign. The possibilities are endless.
