When you are starting a finance company
with little market share, there is always a chance that your business plan will
fail. However, there are ways in which start ups can avoid the pit falls that
are waiting for any new company. Here are four tips that will help you start
off on the right foot with your business.
1. Avoid a Set Business Plan
Too many people believe that having a rigid
business plan is the only way to succeed with a finance start up. That is a
mistake. In fact, having a rigid business plan can be harmful, because it does
not give you the leeway to be innovative with your solutions to problems.
Finance startups succeed because they figure out a plan that works before they
run out of money, not because their initial plan is better. Having the basis of
a Plan A is very good, but you must be willing to adapt to circumstances.
2. Have a "Lean Canvas"
Instead of a set business plan, create a
"lean canvas" around which you can build your finance start up. Write
down the core components of your plan, the potential pitfalls to the plan, and
a rough outline of the business model you wish to follow.
Identify what your potential client base
is, and whether there are any partners that you will be looking to for
assistance during your early days. When you visualize the problems that your
business may run into, try and come up with at least two solutions for each
problem. This gives you the options you need to be successful.
3. Offer a Service that is Wanted
Even in the finance world, there are
services that will be more popular in your area than others. For example, if
you are living in Omaha, Nebraska, perhaps the idea of a boutique investment
bank is not going to be the most successful operation. On the other hand, a down-to-earth company that offers
real investment advice to citizens would be a lot easier to sell.
4. Market your Start Up Successfully
No matter what type of customers your
company is targeting, you will get nowhere without a successful marketing
campaign. Taking to the internet and social media is one place to start.
Another avenue you may consider is creating promotional products. These
products can be given out at local city/town events, and through social media
contests. Here is a site that offers promotional products at great rates:
As long as you are flexible in your business
plan(s), and implement it with hard work and dedication, your business should
have few problems in being successful.
Do you have have any questions or suggestions? Write in comment section.
