67% Personal passion
21% A way to pay the bills 8% In between jobs
QUICK STATISTICS
Businesses spend 14 hours a week conducting everything related to business service.
6 hours a week are spent attracting and retaining customers.
5 hours are spent on communication - phone calls, emails, text messages. 3 hours on managing finances Only 3 hours are dedicated to Web Marketing.
This includes social media, company website, and blogs.
2 hours are spent on contact manage and 2 hours are spent on employee management such as recruiting and hiring.
TIME SPENT A WEEK MANAGING A BUSINESS
21 hours are spent in the office
keeping organized, such as utilizing various desk supplies is key to higher productivity!
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12 hours are spent managing the business
“On the go”
WHERE WORK IS DONE
50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Office/ Place of Business At Home Client's Location In the Car At Events
Intuit Small Business Survey
Where Work Is Done
HOW TO GET STARTED
Think about starting a business? Number one question.
Do you know enough about the industry you are going into?
For example: if you are going into the business of selling office supplies look into who are the major competitors? What products are they offering? What is their branding campaign?
10 STEPS TO STARTING A BUSINESS
1) Write a Business Plan 2) Get business assistance and training
www.sba.gov
3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
Chose a business location Finance your business Determine the legal structure of your business Register a business name Get a tax identification number Register for space and local taxes Obtain business licenses and permits
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10) Lease an office space & go shopping!
When you start purchasing the supplies your business needs first and foremost MAKE A LIST.
Here is a list of the basics: Copy Paper Ball pens, Pencils, & Markers File cabinets for organization and storage Presentation boards Electronics and Technical Supplies
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shoplet is the leading purely online office supply retailer. Founded in 1994, Shoplet is one of the original e-marketplaces.
Our specialties include office supplies, Ink and Toner Supplies, and Cleaning and Maintenance Equipment.