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How to Build a Successful Business from Scratch

Many people want to become an entrepreneur with a 7-digit business. I used to dream about it too.

But only a few achieve this dream. You know why it takes a lot to own a successful business. In fact, the success rate for small businesses is low.

Many quit in their first year because they envisaged success without working for it. I have been in business for over 20 years. I have seen the good. The bad. And the ugly.

And I am happy to give you some tips to grow your business from scratch. Of course, you can grow your business from scratch. You don’t need a huge budget.

Covid-19 proved you don’t need a huge capital. If you don’t know, many businesses have gone bankrupt during the pandemic. But some businesses spring up during Covid-19.

They grew the business from scratch. Interestingly, they are still thriving after the pandemic. So if you are looking to grow your business from scratch; this article is for you.

Below are some basic steps you will need to get your business up and running:

Patience is a vital tool to grow your business

Entrepreneurs think business is all about selling and making a profit. They spend their time dreaming of success. Hey, you need time to grow. Take your time to make research. If your business will not solve existing problems in the market; you are wasting your time.

So I will advise you to look for existing problems and develop solutions for these problems. Hence, you need time to figure this out.

Finance is important!

You don’t need a huge budget, but you need money as well. It doesn’t have to be big. Before starting a business, make sure you have a decent amount of money. Of course, I don’t mean $1M. Lol…

But I mean an amount that can help you run some expenses in your business, like setting up a team, running ads, etc.

Build a team

Surround yourself with people that believe in your dreams. You don’t need many people to achieve your dreams, but when you have people that understand your mission; you are one way to achieve your dreams.

Join a community

I will overemphasize this point. I achieved my success in business through my community. Many entrepreneurs are trying to build alone. They end up being burned out. Experience is always the best teacher. Joining a community of fellow entrepreneurs that have seen it before you. They will mentor you. They will help you avoid some pitfalls.

I set up a community that helps entrepreneurs become pioneers. You can join here.

Stay committed to your goals

Many entrepreneurs get distracted easily. Entrepreneurship is a long-term journey.

Stay focused if you want to win. The best way is to stay focused and committed to your goals. When you stay focused on your goals, you easily overcome obstacles. I wrote a book on how you can overcome obstacles. You can read it here.

If you follow the above tips, you will grow your business faster. You wouldn’t need to spend over the budget. Growing a business from scratch requires strategy. And I have given you some tips you can use.

You can reach out to me for help. I will coach you on how to become successful in business.