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5 Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs As They Consider Startups

Olakunbi-Black Tioluwalogo by Olakunbi-Black Tioluwalogo
June 1, 2021
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If you’re reading this, you probably have it in mind to start something up soon but you have a lot of questions and concerns. “Where do I start from?” and so many other questions plague your mind. 

Well, here are some tips to guide you when looking forward to starting something up. 

 

  • Know the industry you’re going into. 

A lot of people want to start up something but know little or nothing about the industry they’re entering into. This is very risky because you can’t assume knowledge about an industry. 

Each industry has its own perks, highs and lows and has a way it should be understood. So, get training about this industry, study from people already in the industry and get yourself familiar with it. 

 

  • Familiarize yourself with people in that industry 

There are things that people have gone ahead of you know. There are mistakes they have made, experiences they have and connections that they’ve made that you need. 

Don’t just be a Lone Ranger trying to struggle and again everything on your own. Learn from others. Don’t make the same mistakes they’ve made, their experiences are there for a reason. 

Find out what support groups exist for that industry, connect with as many creative minds in the industry as you can and even find a mentor while at it.

 

  • Do your research 

Market research is very important. Get to know what people want from the industry you’re about to venture into. Ask your friends, ask your relatives, people who you know would actually benefit from your startup if you were to have one.

A lot of times, people venture into things without any idea of the potential of that business or industry. This will help you a great deal not only because it gives you an idea of the potential of that industry but also because it helps you know if it’s worth going into or not. 

 

  • Choose the right way to fund your startup

The choice of finance you make for your business will determine a lot of things in the grand scheme of things. We spoke about how to source for funds for startup HERE (insert hyperlink) 

 

  • Set up a lean Startup of your business

Lean startup is an interesting way to launch a new business or product. It is just a way to see if your business idea or concept is valid and how valid it is. 

 

I hope these tips have helped you address some questions you had about starting up your business and shed more light to your path.

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Olakunbi-Black Tioluwalogo

Olakunbi-Black Tioluwalogo

A Professional Media, Entertainment and Marketing Technology executive with over 8 years’ experience in broadcasting, film making, advertising and marketing communications. Currently working at Emblue Africa as the Business Lead, Growth & Operations where my interest is in using technology and culture to aid media production and/or distribution as well as marketing execution. PhD student at School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria.

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