Starting a business can be scary – sometimes terrifying even. You put everything (time, money, friends, and family) on the line, hoping that others will like your store as much as you do and that they’ll actually purchase your products.
Plus, no matter what kind of business you are starting, it takes a lot of hard work before you can even make your first sale. Things like choosing your location, getting permits, selecting products, designing logos, partnering with manufacturers and distributors, hiring employees, and choosing a POS system, can get daunting fast.
However, before you can even get into the details of what products you want to sell, or what POS system to use, you need to make sure that you have enough capital to take this big leap!
Today, there are plenty of tools and resources out there to ease the process so you don’t have to go it alone. Learnvest is one of those resources that I stumbled upon at the Finnovate Fall conference last year in NYC. They offer a powerful online tool with the mission of empowering people to take control of their personal finances so that they can afford to pursue their dreams.
This month, LearnVest is running a Build Your Business Bootcamp that teaches you essential skills such as learning how to operate on a budget, capitalizing on helpful technology solutions, and discovering the most cost-effective ways to acquire new customers. It’s a seven day crash course that runs through the end of the month so whether you’re opening your doors for the first time or a seasoned merchant who needs a refresher, check it out here and tell me what you think.