Practical Tips I Wish I Knew When I Was Starting: Notes for Start-up Entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneurship has been one of the many passions that brought whirlwinds and manic episodes in my renaissance personality.  I have ventured on holiday bazaars, online marketing via Multiply, sold on Ebay and Sulit.com, just to name a few. As a starter, I did my research just as we were told to “never go to a battle unprepared”. But hardly can you know it all at once. One is well aware of the theory, but in practice, it’s all a different story.

From a personal point of view, if you think you are a neophyte in the business, these are the other things that are good to know for newbie entrepreneurs.

• When having a bazaar, do oculars on the venue. By doing this you will know what to expect (crowd, sweat, thefts, parking), what to bring (tables & chairs, labels, plasters, money bag, food & drinks), how to “strategize” so your merchandise will stand out.

• For online sellers, compare and contrast the rates and services of every courier available. The couriers will be your new favorite place once you’ve really indulged yourself. I collated some of the Courier Services in ph.

• Create a very comprehensive inventory list. Do not depend on your memory or a temporary paper that may get lost. List everything! You will need the detailed transaction for future reference, I tell you.

• Go for simplicity. Do not spend a lot on packaging or extravagance on a start-up. The less expenses, the better, but without compromising the quality of the product, of course.

• List all the available bazaar spot where you can possibly join. Subscribe to their sites to receive bulletins so you can reserve your slot as early as possible. By this you can save on slot promos, get the best location, and comply with their requirements on time.

• Find a booth partner. This will save you reservation fees and possibly create networks. You can find willing partners on Multiply or other advertising websites. The goal is less expenses!

• When you subscribe, always check your emails. Not only does it update you, there are a lot of avenues you can get acquainted of, or probably ideas to pop for a better venture.

• You may be new, but you can be new and ready. Prepare a business card! I didn’t think people in the bazaar will be asked but if they like your new biz, they will want you for a reference. Good thing, then, I had spare cut out tags to give away.

Of course, be sunny, truthful, and accommodating at all business times.

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