Some people shy away from the word “contracts” because a lot of time it triggers that feeling of “being sued”. A contract, by definition, is a promise or set of promises that are legally enforceable and, if violated, allow the injured party access to legal remedies. In short, its an agreement between two or more people.
Getting paid should be pretty high up there on your to-do list alongside making a profit. You’ve just went through the effort of getting your business legal, now lets worry about how many commas you’ll be making. We chat about money and the different aps that can help keep your finances under control.
Your business is how you’re going to be making your income. You’re going to want to protect your business, product/services, and yourself. Why and how to register yourself can be a long winded answer, but to summarize: registering your business will ensure personal liability protection, legal benefits, and tax benefits.
Market Research is the task of understanding your customers needs and wants. Finding and researching your customers will hone in on the services and products that you offer to the world. Market research will validate your idea, find people who are buying, and refine your offering. This is one of the MOST important steps in starting a business; without this step, you’re pretty much burning time and money. You’re going to want to almost get to a point where the client says “shut up and take my money!”
Whether you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, starting off right can definitely give you that unfair advantage for your business. Let’s give you a head start with the right tech, advice, and tools to start your first step in the digital world. In this episode we talk about the 6 basic steps that every business needs to get started. My name is Marion Owen and The Freelancer Head Start podcast is here to lend you a hand.