The entrepreneurial approach to the economy
Just because we are in a recession doesn't mean there aren't some brave entrepreneurs who are starting businesses with installment loans. Despite the economy's condition, many people are looking to start businesses as a way to become financially self-sufficient. With the 19 biggest banks under heavy government scrutiny, lending options are sparse. But, this isn't stopping the resourceful entrepreneur.
Is there a silver lining?
The Entrepreneur-Connect website stated that "During an economic downturn, there's a slower pace, it's easier to get good policies in place, there are better people available in the job pool and the employer is in control of salary demand. It is harder to find customers, but easier to please them because they will tell you exactly what they are looking for." This is just the entrepreneurial mindset in a recession. Entrepreneur-Connect's website gives twelve essential rules to follow when forming a business, despite the economic climate.
- The business needs to mix well with the owners' personal life plans
- The business owners must be passionate about the business and the market they are in
- Make the owners' strengths the foundation for the business. Understand deficiencies and hire people to compensate.
- Know the market – including the industry, competition and customers
- Create a working business plan that's able to grow with the company
- Create more than adequate funding
- Network with others in the industry, possibly find a mentor
- Understand the financial limits of the business and don't stretch beyond them
- Be involved; be proactive in the business
- Give customers consistently good service/product
- Review the business model and market consistently throughout every year of operation
- Have contingency plans to acclimate to changes in the market
The benefit of following these rules is that they work in any economy and will serve their users well. Entrepreneur-Connect states, "most business owners are not entrepreneurs, they are managers at best. Creating a business out of nothing takes a skill set that surpasses that of managing an operation based upon another's idea." ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Entrepreneurs Starting New Businesses with Installment Loans"
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