Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Why Small Businesses Fail


Small businesses have a 50% chance at failing.  It’s a harsh statistic but it’s true.  So you are probably sitting there thinking. How can I prevent my business from failing?  Easy.  Careful planning.  I put together a short list of why businesses fail.  Read this list carefully and learn from it.  

Inadequate Capital
Not having enough capital is a critical mistake.  Business owners who undervalue the amount of capital they need are forced closed before they even get the chance to succeed.

Starting for the Wrong Reasons
Numerous people start a business for all the wrong reasons.  The prime reason entrepreneurs start a business is to make lots of money.  What they do not consider is the time and energy it takes takes to launch a business.  

Before you open a business.  Ask yourself several questions.  How much time, family time I’m willing to sacrifice?  How much money do I want to sacrifice? Do I have a passion for what I’ll be doing?  Once you can honestly answer these questions.  You will have a better chance at entrepreneurial success.

Lack of Planning
It is imperative for all businesses to have a business plan.  Your plan must be precise, realistic and must have up-to-date projections  Many small businesses are unsuccessful because of insufficient training.  Your plan must be well thought out, strategic and realistic.  

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Marketing
No marketing. No business.  Customers are not going to walk into your door. You must promote your business.  If you do not market your business, your soon-to-be customers will not know that you exist.  Any type of marketing such as social media, handing out flyer's and business cards to networking will do.  

Poor Management
New business owners lack the business and management experience they need in finances, selling, production, hiring and managing employees.  You must have some management experience in order to succeed.  Without a successful leader your business will fail.  A successful leader creates a positive work environment.  They encourage productivity, they are skilled at hiring an training employees.  A good leader can delegate.  

Location
One key reason to consider when deciding on a location is competition. Many small businesses do not take the time to look around to see what kinds of businesses are around them.  Too many businesses are only interested in a cheap monthly payment.

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