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How do you approach starting a new business?

06 October 2009

Always aim high. One of the biggest pitfalls of a new business is not thinking big enough. You may only want to make a comfortable living for you and your family, but the pitfall here is being content with just sustaining a nice lifestyle. With no ambition to expand your company, you may be one of the first to fold in a tight situation. So, by all means, be greedy and expand; it’s capitalism at its best.

It’s also the best way for you to protect yourself from a bad economy. Even if the risks are high, it’s better to take that risk to get a foothold in different areas which may have better business during different times of the year, or may fair better during lean times. But proper risk assessment should still be employed. There’s a difference in going for the gusto and going for broke.

Always be careful when choosing a business partner. Remember, even though it probably makes sense financially, most partnerships don’t work out. If money’s the problem, try to borrow as much as you need to start and grow your business. But if you absolutely must take on a partner, make sure it’s someone you can really trust. Untrusting relationships end in bitter divorce -- just ask the 50-million separated couples.

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