5 Ways to Keep Your Small Business Afloat

​Everybody dreams of becoming his or her own boss. Not everyone working in the corporate world would like to stay and compete in the rat race. Some take the courage of saving some money to start their own business. As long as you have the will and the guts, with enough capital at hand, starting up a small business is easy. The harder part is how to maintain and keep it going.

Here are 5 simple and easy ways to guarantee that your business will carry on for a long time:

1. Stick With the Plan
   When you were just starting, you had this specific picture in your mind for your business. The purpose of your new venture was clear.  You came up with the plan, an exact and good plan to ensure zero percent failure. After some time, you think of ways to expand your business to generate more revenues. There is nothing wrong with that. But here is when the usual problem comes in.  
   
   When new opportunities come, you tend to forget the original purpose of your business. You lose sight of the goal and may veer away from your original plan. Adding something new to expand your business is not bad at all. Make sure that you stay focused on your original “business plan” and all your efforts are geared towards its success.
   
   
2. Value Your Resources
   All businesses have resources, to begin with.  As a business owner, you must be able to give importance to all your assets, most especially your human capital. If you notice that you are wasting resources on things that are not bringing income, then stop doing it. You might have limited resources, but using them properly guarantees big financial returns.
   
   
3. Keep a Trusted Advisor
   Being in the business for years might give you the notion that you can now handle it on your own. You are not expected to know and do everything alone. Aside from giving you “advice”, an advisor is helpful when technical expertise is needed. Determine what kind of support you require and make sure that the right advisor is readily available to help. Advisors are even willing to fix problems themselves for you, so keep a good business relationship with a reliable one.
   
   
4. Take Advantage of Social Media
   Everybody nowadays has an internet connection. It is very easy to expand your network and promote your product or service anytime, anywhere.  Use social media platforms to connect with your families, friends, acquaintances or anyone in your directory to offer your business.  Taking advantage of these platforms is will cost you very little or no money at all.  And who knows, through your newfound network, you might also be able to find the perfect advisor or partner eventually.
   
   
5. Find Good Investment
   Having a small business requires less capital.  Less capital means less cash to spend on overheads and outlays. Small and medium enterprise owners think that investing in business insurance is just a waste of money. Every business has its own risk. By getting the correct insurance type, you are assured that your assets will be protected against damage and legal claims. All you have to do is pick the right insurance package depending on the size, location, and kind of business you own.

There are no hard rules in maintaining a business, much more making it a success. Some go on with their business based on experience, while some on sheer luck. However, having a clear goal and staying focused on that goal, plus hard work, can definitely keep your business going. 

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