If you are setting up your own new business, then you will already know how busy the life of an entrepreneur can be. From deciding on your brand name and logo to sourcing stock or premises, there will be a long to-do list to get through. While this may seem a pain, it is vital that you start off on the right business footing. With 8 out of 10 US businesses failing in the first 18 months, you need to make sure you are in the 20% that do not.

The problem for some new entrepreneurs is making sure they have all the basics covered and have not forgotten anything. That can be harder than it sounds if you have never set a business up before.

Key factors that often get overlooked for start-ups

As a start-up business, there are some essential things that can often be overlooked in the hustle and bustle. Here are some of the major ones to think about and plan for.

Amazon keyword character limit

The recent character limit on keywords introduced by Amazon is big news if you plan to sell any goods via the site. As one of the major marketplaces globally for vendors to reach buyers, it is a good bet that you probably will use it at some point. One thing to know is that Amazon now have a 250-character cap on the keywords that you can attach to any one listing. It is essential to remember this so that your listings get accepted and the keywords you need to show up high in the search rankings are active.

Finances

We all know how important it is to look after the finances. This is as true in business as in your personal life. Do not get swept up in the excitement of ordering stock or renting offices to the extent that you risk going over budget. Businesses fail because they spend too much and make too little. Make sure to keep a close eye on your spending from the start and always keep one eye on your cash flow.

Hire the best talent you can

Many start-ups need to hire staff from the very beginning. If this is true for your new business, then hire the best people you can. While this may cost a bit more in wages or require more in-depth recruitment, it is worth it in the long term. Getting the best people working for you will help you to deliver better customer service and assist you to succeed overall. Efficient staff are the key to any business – without the best talent around, you are already operating at a disadvantage.

Make sure you remember the important things

As the above shows, there are some basic but key factors to remember when setting up a new business. Do not make the mistake of overlooking them as it could come back to bite you in the future. By taking the time to find out about factors like this, you will be doing all you can to make your new business the success it deserves to be.

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