{"id":33407,"date":"2023-10-20T14:30:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startupsmart.test\/2023\/10\/20\/starting-off-on-the-right-foot-with-tools-and-tips-from-business-victoria-startupsmart\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T14:30:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:30:48","slug":"starting-off-on-the-right-foot-with-tools-and-tips-from-business-victoria-startupsmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/uncategorized\/starting-off-on-the-right-foot-with-tools-and-tips-from-business-victoria-startupsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting off on the right foot with tools and tips from Business Victoria &#8211; StartupSmart"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"resources\">\n<div class=\"resource\" style=\"padding: 0; border: 0;\">\u00a0Starting off on the right foot with tools and tips from Business Victoria<\/div>\n<div class=\"resource\" style=\"padding-right: 0; border-top: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/7171\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644733\/click?url=http:\/\/www.business.vic.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/> Business Victoria<\/a> can help you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make your compliance easier<\/li>\n<li>Solve a problem<\/li>\n<li>Learn a new skill<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Here are our top five tips to get you started<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"resource\">\n<h2>1. Know your market<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-21015\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/garedn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/garedn-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/garedn.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>Make sure you have a market, you will need to identify your target market and know who your customer is.<\/p>\n<p>Ask yourself:<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Why would they buy your product or use your services?<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>Who are your customers and what do they want from you?<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>What do your customers need?<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Find out how to do low cost market research<\/strong><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/881\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644726\/click?url=http:\/\/www.business.vic.gov.au\/operating-a-business\/developing-your-business\/marketing\/conducting-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21016\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/business-resource-apply-button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"25\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"resource\">\n<h2>2. Your business plan is your best friend<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-21017\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/id-100152990smal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/id-100152990smal-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/id-100152990smal.png 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>It doesn&#8217;t have to be complicated but you do need to know where you are going. Don\u2019t just do a business plan for the bank, do it for you.<\/p>\n<p>When putting together your business plan here are a few things you need to think about:<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>What is the &#8216;elevator pitch&#8217; for your business? A vision of where you want to be in a few years&#8217; time could help secure finances.<\/li>\n<li>What are you offering? How will it be produced?<\/li>\n<li>Who is your target market?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Get a free BUSINESS PLAN template<\/strong><br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/856\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644747\/click?url=http:\/\/www.business.vic.gov.au\/operating-a-business\/how-to-start\/business-planning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21016\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/business-resource-apply-button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"25\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"resource\">\n<h2>3. Understand your finances<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-21018\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/id-10095094small.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/id-10095094small-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/id-10095094small.png 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>Positive cash flow is the key to a successfully business. Understanding the financial side of your business will set you up for success<\/p>\n<p><strong>So before you bet your house:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"blue\" style=\"font-size: 10px;\" href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/754\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644740\/click?url=https:\/\/services.business.vic.gov.au\/ems\/emshome.do?category=47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ATTEND AN ACHIEVING FINANCIAL SUCCESS SEMINAR<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"blue\" style=\"font-size: 10px;\" href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/7171\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644754\/click?url=http:\/\/www.business.vic.gov.au\/operating-a-business\/managing-finances-and-tax\/finance-basics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL STATEMENT <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"resource\">\n<h2>4. Be on familiar terms with your compliance obligations<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-21019\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/biz-riz90.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/biz-riz90-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/biz-riz90.png 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>Regulation and compliance is part of doing business.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/7563\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644698\/click?url=http:\/\/www.business.vic.gov.au\/operating-a-business\/how-to-start\/licences-and-registrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21016\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/business-resource-apply-button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"25\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"resource\">\n<h2>5. Don\u2019t walk alone, let us come with you<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-21020\" style=\"display: inline-block; float: left;\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/newsletters90.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/newsletters90-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/startupsmart-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2013\/09\/newsletters90.png 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/>The start-up journey can be lonely but we can help and support you.<br \/> <strong>Join the Business Victoria community<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook: <a class=\"blue\" href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/881535\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644719\/click?url=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/#!\/groups\/businessvic\/?hc_location=stream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I am a Business owner in Victoria<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Follow us on Twitter <a class=\"blue\" href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/985\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644712\/click?url=https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/businessvic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@business Victoria<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fortnightly tips <a class=\"blue\" href=\"http:\/\/au-01.adtomafusion.com\/event\/8244\/private_media.startupsmart.click\/13644705\/click?url=https:\/\/services.business.vic.gov.au\/vbmk\/newsletterlist.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">to your inbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Starting off on the right foot with tools and tips from Business Victoria Business Victoria can help you to: Make<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":62482,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,19,1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33407"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33407"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33407\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/62482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33407"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33407"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}