by Haris Quintana
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It can be very easy to underestimate the importance of detailed planning when it comes to starting your own business. You’ll be full of big picture images and broad-stroke concepts, but when it comes to the finer points, unfortunately, it easy to miss things out. And these details may make the difference between success and failure.
So when you have an idea that is burning to be turned into something real that will make you a lot of money, you need to make sure that you do it justice by crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s.
Think Of Everything
It can be hard to know that you have everything covered, but before you start even thinking about money, you will need to work out everything that your business needs. If you need to hire premises, think about exactly what you need from it. Will customers and clients need to get to it? Will you want to have easy access to major roads? Will you need to do anything to the building to make it suitable for use?
Then think about any equipment that you will need. Go into every detail and don’t take anything for granted. If you need storage space such as pallet racking, think about how much you will need. Work out what consumable items you will need from day one in order to get your business off the ground.
Do lots of research and find out what similar businesses have in place. The more comprehensive your new business shopping list is, the more chance you will have of getting things right/
Create A Budget
Get quotes for everything that you have on your list of things that you need. Make sure that you look for the worst-case scenarios where needed. Some things may end up costing you more than you think, and you don’t want to run out of money.
Think about budgeting for problems. A budget contingency is a very good idea as no matter how thorough your planning is, you will always forget something. The last thing that you want is for a problem to occur that you cannot afford to fix.
Make Yourself Investible
When it comes to seeking investment, the detail in your business plans and budgets will make the difference between you coming across as a viable investment opportunity. Remember, investors are not just investing in your company, they are putting their money behind you. For this reason, you need to be someone that they will trust with their money. Having an eye on the big picture and understanding the significance of the finer details will help your investors to build confidence in you.
Looking for the right amount of money to start your business is important. It may be a false economy to try and cut corners to make savings. If you miss out on anything, or try and cut costs too much, it may mean that your overall finished business will appear lower quality.
