The work that began in a garage in 1970s laid the foundation for a revolutionary innovation in the field of technology, which eventually took over every aspect in our living from personal computers to the way we listen to and purchase music, use our phones and even read books. The man behind all this, STEVE JOBS left his unforgettable and extraordinary print on our modes of communication, entertainment and even living.

While starting a new business a company doesn’t need to offer any unique product or go over the board as long as it is well-run and has a solid customer-base to serve. For a start-up proprietor, finding ways to give your company the golden push may get on your nerves. However, you do not need to worry for we have done the work for you here:

1. The idea that can change your life.

The thought of having a new, unique and revolutionary business idea is not only luring but also one of the many facts that may make a business success. Your idea of business not only decides your plan of action and chances of its success as well as failure but also determines the amount and kind of competition you’ll have to face in the market.

It is also to be kept in mind that initially the idea might seem to be the chief factor in turning the face of your business. However, eventually as things become clearer, one realises that for a business’s success, proper plan, its execution and many other factors take the front row.

2. Pick the right name.

Picking the suitable name for your start-up is also important. The name should be unique, appropriate, and should abide by the governing laws.

3. Being the leader.

Leadership is very important in start-ups. A successful entrepreneur is a leader who finds other capable, brilliant people and takes everyone together towards the goal. For being successful you will have to know your limitations and strengths of your team. You will have to make the decisions, set the vision and inspire people to work harder for a group’s goals. That being said, it’s also highly essential to remain flexible and keep in mind the comfort and limits that you can push your team up to.

4. The capital.

Plan and work-out your capital in the early stages. Also chalk out the various means of investment that you may acquire be it private investors or family.

5. The plan.

Plan is the strategy or the steps to execute your basic idea of business and comprises of your goals, your aims (both short term and long term), your operations etc. You will need to be extremely deep-sighted thorough while planning, for your plan is the back-bone of you business.

6. The execution.

A plan is undeniably very important, but if it is only on papers or mind, it is of no value at all. It becomes valuable only when it is properly and dedicatedly executed. If you have a great plan, but you mess up its execution, you will be putting your entire work at stake. On the other hand, if you have a satisfactory plan and you manage to execute it perfectly, you will be at a much better place to take off from in the future.

7. The well-planned Growth.

While you are busy in the hustle-bustle of your business, achieving targets and meeting orders, do not forget to keep in mind your bottom line. For this reason the growth plan is considered to be vital for all businesses. Keep the stage and place from where you started in your mind, and ego, pride and arrogance of success out of it. Remember, pride brings with itself, the fall.

It is very difficult to curb your wishes once tasted success, but the lack of money when essentially required can be a major trouble in business, so always ‘save for a rainy day’.

8. Superman for handling crisis.

Crisis is inevitable in every walk of life. No matter how perfectly you have planned and executed, something is going to go wrong. Knowing that, you don’t have to fear the crisis. Instead you should be making a suitable plan of action. Always have a response plan ready with you.

9. The Smart advertiser.

Learn the art of getting people talking about your business. Think and come up with some creative ideas for viral marketing. According to social marketing director Steve Goldner Social media and social media marketing are two different things. Having and regularly updating a Facebook or Twitter account is not sufficient to make you a social media marketer. Thus you also need to understand social media marketing procedures.

10. Mastering Time Management.

Creating a balance between work and personal life can be a tough task. Plus this has to be done both for you and your team. The work never seems to finish and personal time never feels sufficient. The trick is to prioritize and focus more on the most necessary tasks.

11. Become a Budget Master

You must be able manage your finances such that it is sufficient for everyone’s need and available at the time of need. Thus, unnecessary expenses should always be avoided and saving should be done religiously. Learn to make more out of less.

12. Positive attitude: The universal Success Mantra.

No it is not a cliché, and this is because no one can name a single successful individual with a negative attitude. Your point of view determines the prospects of the success of your business. A positive attitude not only leads to better business decision handling but also provides more satisfaction on the personal level. Learn to find the silver lining in your cloud of worries.

A saying goes that, if you want something you have never had, you have got to do something you have never done. For achieving extraordinary one has to find the ways to get extraordinary results from the ordinary.

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