Early Stages of Entrepreneurship

This week I have learned a lot about what is important in the early stages of being an entrepreneur. To my surprise it was not having a business plan, or an amazing website, or even a lot of money, but it is having the right mindset and always maintaining your integrity. Becoming and entrepreneur cannot only be rewarding and exciting, but it can also be intimidating and challenging. However if you can remain focused and honest you will give yourself a better chance at success.

In the early stages of a new venture your customers will be able to provide you with your most valuable information. This being said, it is important to make sure you have customers as you begin your business. You need to go above and beyond to make them happy and satisfied. The relationship you develop with these first customers can help shape what your company will become. It is important to listen to not only the happy customers, but also the ones that are unhappy ones. This is why a website is not one of the most important things when starting a business. In this technological world we live in today we may over look the importance of face-to-face interaction. Do not let computer replace the vital role of customer interaction, especially in a start-up.

Let’s say you have a wonderful business idea and would like to start your own business. This idea should open the floodgate for more ideas. You need to be able to have more than just your original idea. You need to be able to build upon it and always be seeking more opportunities. As you think of more ideas, and notice new opportunities, share them with others. An idea can only be improved if shared and tested.

Lastly, while going through this process of entrepreneurship never be dishonest in anyway! This is not only important, but it is vital to success and happiness. You need to do all you can to make sure ever ideas you have or decision you make is done with integrity. This one piece of advice will propel you further than anything else as you not only start, but run your business.