Everyone dreams about having the “AH HAH!” moment. Sitting in traffic, or snapping awake in the middle of the night, an idea crystallizes and your consciousness won’t let it go. If you’ve shown the courage to follow that moment, make the best of it!
There is always excitement tempered with anticipation and some anxiousness upon opening an new enterprise. Whether a lifelong dream, or a fortuitous opportunity arising from necessity for a more suitable avocation, those brave and intrepid entrepreneurs that open their own business are to be lauded and admired for their courageous ambition.
New enterprises often arise as the brainchild of the entrepreneur, who one day noticed there was a need for a product or service and from the germ of that idea, they pursue their vision and sketch out their path to success. Others may come across a fledgling enterprise that provides a framework for their idea, but doesn't have the full infrastructure to execute. And still other new businesses are thrust upon the entrepreneur who may be facing an existential need to elevate their economic status.
In all cases, and often regardless of their prior experience, there is a substantive need for expertise in organizing their platform, developing their processes and best practices, determining the initial steps in the formation of their supply chain or resource base, and of course, setting the targets and goals for sustainable success.
This is the milieu of the business consultant. The familiarity with the impediments often encountered in the start up environment reduces the time and energy required to be up and running, fully functional and generating revenue. The recognition of potential constraints of being undercapitalized or under resourced at the outset can help prevent a poor launch. The ability to streamline processes after launch based on learned experience can quickly build efficient operations and enhance profitability.
If you're considering opening a business, or you've recently opened one and want to ensure your peace of mind, Silver Fox Consulting can work with you to assess your business plan and offer guidance, counsel and structure to your company's mission, or in the best case, confirm you're on the right path, and offer suggestions to boost your performance to the next level.