More and more people are moving away from traditional employment, preferring the freedom and independence that come with freelancing; add to that the fact that it has never been easier to register a small business and you have an exciting new commercial arena. If you think you have what it takes to be an Elon Musk and you’re ready to take on the world, here are a few tips to help you pave the way to mega-success.
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- Work smart – Smart is a word that is used frequently in the 21st century and the smart entrepreneur makes the best use of cutting-edge tech; store all your business data on the cloud and use VoIP platforms like Zoom and Skype for communication. Sector-specific business software takes the hard work out of office admin and this means more time to focus on important stuff.
- See the future now – There is so much new tech emerging, the winning entrepreneur is the one who knows what will be in high demand and what will be a short fad. There are amazing products like freeze-dried fruit juice powder, ผง ผลไม้, which is already in big demand in the food and beverage industry. Robotics is definitely here to stay, as are drones; when you have a business idea, see how it measures up future-wise; if you don’t think it has much of a future, move on to something else and don’t waste your energy on a concept with no future.
- Virtual office services – Would you like an exclusive postal address in Silom Road? Talk to a local virtual office provider and you can enjoy virtual call handling with a qualified receptionist answering all incoming calls. She is fully briefed about the client’s business and the caller thinks she is sitting at reception at your plush office in the CBD. They can tailor their services to meet your needs; if a VIP potential client is flying into Bangkok, you can use a state-of-the-art meeting room and even have your company name and logo attached.
- Digital marketing – The smart small business owner invests in digital marketing from the very outset; SEO and social media marketing are very powerful ways to drive traffic. With reliable digital marketing services, business owners can establish a strong online presence that increases leads and revenues. Approach a leading digital marketing agency and ask them to put together a dynamic digital marketing plan and see the results! You should be planning for at least 12 months and doubling up on strategies that work and reworking those that are not. Let’s say you want to set up a coffee shop, location would be critical.
- Business coach – A business coach doesn’t focus on the organisation, but rather the person who is running things; he watches you at work, makes notes and after a couple of days, he knows your weakness and can create a short course to address this.
If you are planning to set up a business here in Thailand, contact BOI, where you will find useful information.
