Thursday, April 23, 2009

Due Diligence: A must in setting up a Business of your own

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

I always get this question from anyone I meet: "I am planning to put up a business, do you know something that has high profits and quick return on investment?" Almost any one I meet today is searching for ways on how to increase his income stream, whether or not it will come from another job or through putting up a side business. Some people are so inexperienced in handling their businesses by creating one-only to see it flop by any means. This article is written to provide us with tips on how to be successful in starting our own business endeavor.

One very useful lesson before setting up a business is to practice "due diligence". What is due diligence? Due diligence means the activity of researching, investigating and finding out the pro's and con's of any business endeavor. It is done by carefully weighing the advantages and disadvantages and finding out the best business model for you. Due diligence should be practiced anytime one plans to plunge in a business of his own.

Nowadays, there are a lot of "get rich quick" methods that are being offered to anyone. Unfortunately though they sound too good to be true, most of them are perceived to be SCAMS that should be avoided at any cost. Remember that if a business model being offered to you is too good to be true and if there is usually a money or initial pay-out involved, chances are it's a scam.

This is something that you must do before investing your money in business: research first on the business model that you are planning to have. Ask around, especially people who have experience the same business since they have lessons and learning to teach you. Investigate on the credibility of the company or the person and as much as possible think of the worst possible case in advance. Prepare and protect yourself in a case a storm will happen.

Be responsible for your own decision especially in creating a business since it will determine your success in the future. Take charge and learn to practice due diligence in starting your own business. - 2361

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