Start-up Tips for Entrepreneurs
Starting up a business in Melbourne isn’t easy, but today there are plenty of tools and resources that can help you get started. We have worked with many start-up’s over the years. Here are a few start-up tips, some learnt the hard way.
Make good use of free online services
From email solutions like Gmail to document and file storage and sharing like Dropbox, the Web is full of high-quality online services that start-ups can use freely while growing. There is also an increasing number of services and platforms developed specially for small businesses that might not be entirely free, but are low-cost. Keep as much money in your pocket as possible. You are going to need it!
Hire experts
Entrepreneurs tend to try and do everything themselves. Often times you will spend many hours producing a poor quality result when you could have focussed your energy on something more productive. Before hiring anyone for a project, always do your research. Choose your service providers with care.
Get funding
If you want to grow fast, you will probably need funding unless you have just inherited a mountain of cash. Consider the costs up-front so you are not always chasing your tail trying to find more cash. Crowdfunding may be an option for you and can make your start-up global. Crowdfunding enabling investors from all over the world to fund your business. There are a few platforms online for getting crowdfunding. You want to research them carefully before using them.
Be mobile
Smartphones and tablets are selling like hot cakes. Even your granny probably has one. More and more people browse the Web with them, and it’s predicted that in the following years mobile users will surpass desktop users on the Web. You can’t just ignore the mobile revolution. Think of mobile users when designing your site, when advertising your products, when seeking to improve your accessibility.
Use coworking space
One of the biggest challenges for any start-up entrepreneur in Melbourne is finding space for their office. The rents can be high, too high for their slim expense budget. Coworking spaces can be a good compromise.
Good luck!
