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Starting a business is an exciting time but it isn’t always easy. You might feel like your to-do list is never ending and you’re not sure where to start. These 4 simple tasks will put you on the right track and set you up for success.

If you have 5 minutes: set up daily tasks to stay on track

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by your to-do list as a business owner. To avoid this, each day spend 5 minutes making a specific daily tasks list. This should be a separate list from your overall to-do list.

Tips for your daily tasks list:

  • Make sure you can achieve all the tasks on the list in one day. Be realistic and review your list alongside your schedule that day.
  • When listing your tasks, make them as specific as possible.
  • Prioritise your list and schedule them into your day depending on how long they will take to complete.

If you have 10 minutes: check what registrations you need

When starting a business there are several registrations you might need. You may need different registrations depending on:

  • your business structure
  • what IP protection you want
  • your tax requirements.

Spend 10 minutes using our tool to figure out the registrations you need and make sure your business is protected.

If you have 15 minutes: set up your social media accounts

Social media can be a great way to promote your business. When deciding what social media platform to sign up to, there are 2 key things think about:

  • Your target audience – what platform are they using? There’s no point promoting on social media unless your customers are using the platform as well.
  • Your time – how much time and effort are you able to put into your social media promotion? It’s better to use 1 platform well than a lot of badly.

The next step is easy, sign up! Start building your community and the hype around your new business.

If you have 30 minutes: build your network

It’s important to surround yourself with a support system of likeminded people. These are the people you will lean on when you’re faced with challenges and celebrate your successes with.

Networking is a great way to find these people. Networking allows you to learn from others and bounce ideas around to ensure you are making informed business decisions.

Spend 15 minutes exploring our Event finder and pop one in the calendar.

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