Ask @SmallBizLady: What if you donâ€™t have 12 months to start a business?

Melinda Emerson

14 years ago

Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask SmallBizLady.

This week, we are taking on the question: What if you don’t have 12 months to start a business?

Here’s the answer:

To get your small business rolling right away follow these steps:

Answer these key questions

What do you know that you can sell?
How much cash do you have on hand?
How much money can you afford to invest in your business?
Develop a Target 25 list of people who can give you a contract or refer you business.
Contact 5 people a week until you get a contract then repeat this process often.

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