Here is a full list of what we consider when opening a new business:
- Developing and implementing a business plan
- Setting financial goals and budgeting
- Marketing and promoting the business
- Networking and building relationships with clients and partners
- Managing and hiring employees
- Providing excellent customer service
- Maintaining and updating the company’s website
- Keeping financial records and tracking expenses
- Conducting market research and staying up-to-date on industry trends
- Developing and managing partnerships and collaborations
- Staying compliant with local, state, and federal regulations
- Protecting and securing sensitive business and customer data
- Managing inventory and supplies
- Negotiating contracts and agreements
- Developing and offering new products or services
- Building and managing an online presence
- Managing a physical storefront or office
- Implementing a social media strategy
- Providing training and development for employees
- Managing a team and delegating tasks effectively
- Collaborating with other businesses or organizations
- Implementing a CRM system
- Providing on-the-job support and guidance to employees
- Maintaining and updating company policies and procedures
- Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Managing and maintaining financial accounts and reports
- Creating and implementing a marketing strategy
- Analyzing and improving business processes
- Assessing and managing risks
- Establishing and maintaining a brand identity
- Updating and maintaining company documents and paperwork
- Seeking out and applying for grants or funding opportunities
- Managing a budget and forecasting financial performance
- Offering employee benefits and perks
- Providing technical support to customers or clients
- Developing and delivering presentations
- Creating and implementing a sales strategy
- Managing a sales team
- Assessing and addressing customer needs and complaints
- Participating in industry events and conferences
- Building and maintaining a strong company culture
- Collaborating with freelancers or contractors
- Managing a virtual team
- Staying up-to-date on new technologies and tools that can improve the business
- Conducting performance evaluations for employees
- Participating in professional development opportunities
- Providing feedback and coaching to employees
- Managing and updating the company’s social media accounts
- Evaluating and negotiating partnerships and collaborations
- Developing and delivering employee onboarding processes
- Conducting market research to assess customer demand
- Developing and implementing a pricing strategy
- Managing and maintaining a company blog or newsletter
- Developing and implementing a content marketing strategy
- Staying up-to-date on search engine optimization (SEO) best practices
- Managing and tracking the company’s online reputation
- Establishing and maintaining a company vision and mission
- Ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations
- Providing regular reports on business performance and progress to stakeholders
- Managing and maintaining company-wide communication channels
- Ensuring that the company’s physical space is well-maintained and organized
- Monitoring and analyzing competitors
- Developing and implementing a customer retention strategy
- Assessing and improving the company’s online security measures
- Conducting employee performance reviews and setting goals for improvement
- Creating and updating employee job descriptions and responsibilities
- Evaluating and updating the company’s insurance policies
- Developing and implementing a customer service strategy
- Assessing and addressing the company’s environmental impact
- Providing regular updates
