Ayrshire Post

Firm up business ideas with these simple set- up tips

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Got a great business idea? Now may be a great time to get things up and running.

The advancemen­t of technology and social media means that getting your business idea set up and out there has never been easier.

These days more and more of us are thinking of setting up a business as a second income or even as the primary source of income.

Here are some tips for getting started:

With so many people shopping online, a really well optimised web site can be a great way to get clients. You can make your own site using templates on sites such as Wix and they are often free and cheap to maintain.

Get everyone you know to talk and spread the news of your business. Social media is an easy way to get your business out there, but you will need everyone on board. Make a page for your business and get people to share it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Make videos of yourself and your product and get it on You Tube.

A clever idea or video that is funny and informativ­e can create a real buzz, and people will see exactly what you do. You never know, if it goes viral, your business could explode.

You may know a business person locally that you admire. Ask to meet them and explain your idea. They may offer free advice, help and support and they might also be able to open some doors for you. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.

These simple ideas are effective and easy to implement. If you are serious about starting on your own remember that with business you only get back out what you put in.

So work hard and commit to your idea and believe in what you are doing, so others start to believe in you.

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