As the saying goes ‘it takes money to make money.’ This is especially true when it comes to business funding. Business funding is getting the cash to get your business off the ground, which can often be a challenge. The traditional route for getting business funding is going to your bank. Going to your bank, however won’t get you far as banks do not like lending money to start-up businesses who have no history/assets.
There are several ways in which you can fund your business where you become your own bank, giving you total control over your money, the very control you wanted in the first place:
• Part time job
• Life insurance policy
• Family/friends
• Credit cards
By taking a part time job you can use the funds from it for your new business whilst still working your normal job and sorting out your new business venture. You have to ask yourself however if this is realistic; if you have the energy to take on a third job. Could you work a 60-80 hour week? You would be risking burn out and would more than likely end up hurting your health and family relationships due to stress.
You may also be thinking how can a life insurance policy help me while I’m still alive? The answer is simple you can put your life insurance policy to work while your still around as, what most people don’t realise is that you can borrow against the cash value of a life insurance policy and pay it back on a flexible rate, which is on your terms.
Bootstrapping is the term given when you start your business with no outside money. The way this works is you use personal savings and adjust your living allowance so that the start-up costs of your new business are taken care of. The advantage of funding your business in this way is that you are completely independent in how you run your business. The disadvantage however is that your business could end up being under funded as there is nothing to support it. Also when people use their own money to fund their business they tend not to write a business plan. Not having this business plan increases the chance of failure due to the fact the business will not be well researched and analysed and there will be fewer opportunities for feedback.
It is highly important that you find the right funding for your business. You must be selective and smart or your dream business could turn into your worst nightmare, you should think about your long term personal business goals and the type of business you’re planning.
There two main categories of funding; debt and equity.
Debt Funding
You borrow money and must pay it back with interest within a certain timeframe. Debt funding sources can be from banks, finance companies, credit unions, credit card companies and private corporations.
Equity Funding
You raise start-up finance for your business by selling a portion of ownership in your company. Selling equity means taking on investors, many small businesses raise equity by bringing in investors to make their business succeed and to get a return on investment. The two main types of equity funding are business angels and venture capitalists.
Angel Start-ups, home of all your business funding needs
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
Business Plans and Business Angels
A business plan is not optional it is vital to the success of your business. Your business plan has to realistic and a working one, meaning you can add to it as your business grows and develops.
Your business plan can spot potential pitfalls before they happen and structure the financial side of your business. It will focus your development efforts and as I previously said will allow you to update it, making it a living document.
Regardless of whether you use your business plan internally or externally you should take an honest and objective look at your business. Your business plan acts as a statement of intent and demonstrates how you’re going to develop and who will play a part in this development as well as how you will manage your money.
As some of you may already know, what you put into your business plan is key to it being a well structured guide to your business. Some of things that should be included in your business are:
• Overview of the business you want to start – many leaders/investors make judgments about your business based on this section alone.
• Short description of business opportunity – who you are/ what you plan to sell/offer and to who and why
• Marketing and sales strategy – why you think people will buy what you want to sell
• Management team/personnel – your credentials and people you plan to recruit
• Your operations – premises, production, facilities, management information systems
• Financial forecast – translates everything you have said in previous sections into numbers
Your business plan is your main access to business finance. Without a well developed plan you won’t gain the financial help you desire, especially if you are hoping to use the help of a business angel to invest in your business.
When a business angel or any other type of help financially invests in your business they are taking a risk as they are using their money to fund your business so it wouldn’t be just you to lose out if something went wrong. This is why your business plan is so important as it is the tool that will persuade a business angel to invest in your business, no one will come near if they think your business hasn’t got the potential to success; your business plan is the thing that has to convince them otherwise.
The term business angel is used as these people save new businesses when no one else will help. A business angel is a person that invests a lot of money into your business in return for a small share. Although they will often want a say in the running of your business, they not only offer you their money, you get their expert knowledge as well, making that small share worth it.
So who are these people known as business angels? Where does their background lie? Business angels are entrepreneurs or executives of their own successful businesses. They are people who started out just like you, with a business idea that they turned into a reality and turned it into a great success. Due to the background of a business angel you know you are in good hands with someone you can trust. They know what they are doing in the business sense and could be the exact tool you need to turn your business into everything you set out for.
Angel Start-ups, home of all your business finance needs.
Your business plan can spot potential pitfalls before they happen and structure the financial side of your business. It will focus your development efforts and as I previously said will allow you to update it, making it a living document.
Regardless of whether you use your business plan internally or externally you should take an honest and objective look at your business. Your business plan acts as a statement of intent and demonstrates how you’re going to develop and who will play a part in this development as well as how you will manage your money.
As some of you may already know, what you put into your business plan is key to it being a well structured guide to your business. Some of things that should be included in your business are:
• Overview of the business you want to start – many leaders/investors make judgments about your business based on this section alone.
• Short description of business opportunity – who you are/ what you plan to sell/offer and to who and why
• Marketing and sales strategy – why you think people will buy what you want to sell
• Management team/personnel – your credentials and people you plan to recruit
• Your operations – premises, production, facilities, management information systems
• Financial forecast – translates everything you have said in previous sections into numbers
Your business plan is your main access to business finance. Without a well developed plan you won’t gain the financial help you desire, especially if you are hoping to use the help of a business angel to invest in your business.
When a business angel or any other type of help financially invests in your business they are taking a risk as they are using their money to fund your business so it wouldn’t be just you to lose out if something went wrong. This is why your business plan is so important as it is the tool that will persuade a business angel to invest in your business, no one will come near if they think your business hasn’t got the potential to success; your business plan is the thing that has to convince them otherwise.
The term business angel is used as these people save new businesses when no one else will help. A business angel is a person that invests a lot of money into your business in return for a small share. Although they will often want a say in the running of your business, they not only offer you their money, you get their expert knowledge as well, making that small share worth it.
So who are these people known as business angels? Where does their background lie? Business angels are entrepreneurs or executives of their own successful businesses. They are people who started out just like you, with a business idea that they turned into a reality and turned it into a great success. Due to the background of a business angel you know you are in good hands with someone you can trust. They know what they are doing in the business sense and could be the exact tool you need to turn your business into everything you set out for.
Angel Start-ups, home of all your business finance needs.
Business Finance
So you want to start up a new business? You’ve done your research into the existing businesses and checked out your competition whilst gaining some hands on experience along the way. You’re armed with your business plan, outlining your every move from your objectives, strategies, and target market to your financial forecast. There’s just one little hurdle left to leap over, the decision and arrangement of business finance.
More and more businesses and new ventures are failing to get anywhere past the starting line. There are two main reasons why most businesses fail; poor management plans and inadequate business capital, which is why raising money is important in the early stages of a business.
So why is this need for finance so important? As a new business you will need not only a place for your business to be housed in but also all of the necessary equipment that will be needed to make sure your business is running to its fullest. This start up capital will be used to pay for:
• The renting/buying of a premises/office space, which will require payment of three months in advance.
• Any machinery or office equipment
• Business services such as insurance
• The purchase of stock
• Wages and salaries
•Any financial cover you may need while waiting for customers to use your business
In order to gain the correct business finance and to make sure that people will be willing to invest in your business it is essential to have a well structured and developed business plan. It should state how your business will be different from the competition, why people will use your business and how you will supply your customers with what they require. Research has been conducted that has found companies with a structured business plan stating their overall goals and how they plan to move their business towards them make a considerably higher profit than those that don’t.
Most avenues that you chose to go down in order to secure business finance won’t come near your business without this business plan. So what are your options when it comes to business finance? There are many options open to you but that doesn’t mean that all of them are right for you.
One of the first places that people go to for business finance is there bank. Although banks are still the most common form of business finance it doesn’t automatically mean they are the best. All banks vary in terms of what they can offer start-up businesses, so it is important to talk to a number of them before making a decision. Banks will also expect you to put some of your own money into the business; as a new business venture you may not be able to afford this.
Another form of business finance is asset financing. This is a line of credit that is secured by assets such as real estate. So as a new business venture you can use these assets as collateral to obtain capital. However if payments aren’t made your assets may be seized.
An ever popular choice of Business Finance for a new business venture is a business angel. Business Angels are called this because they often save struggling firms with both finance and advice when no one else will. Angel investors understand the needs of a new business through there own experience and are able to advice and aid the companies in many ways. Business angels are successful entrepreneurs or executives. With their skill, luck, careful planning and good management; they have turned many businesses into profitable ones.
Finally there are venture capitalists who are private investors for financing new or growing businesses and even struggling established businesses. Even though they are high risk investments they can offer the potential for above average returns and/or a percentage of ownership of the company.
Angel Start-ups, home of all your business finance needs.
More and more businesses and new ventures are failing to get anywhere past the starting line. There are two main reasons why most businesses fail; poor management plans and inadequate business capital, which is why raising money is important in the early stages of a business.
So why is this need for finance so important? As a new business you will need not only a place for your business to be housed in but also all of the necessary equipment that will be needed to make sure your business is running to its fullest. This start up capital will be used to pay for:
• The renting/buying of a premises/office space, which will require payment of three months in advance.
• Any machinery or office equipment
• Business services such as insurance
• The purchase of stock
• Wages and salaries
•Any financial cover you may need while waiting for customers to use your business
In order to gain the correct business finance and to make sure that people will be willing to invest in your business it is essential to have a well structured and developed business plan. It should state how your business will be different from the competition, why people will use your business and how you will supply your customers with what they require. Research has been conducted that has found companies with a structured business plan stating their overall goals and how they plan to move their business towards them make a considerably higher profit than those that don’t.
Most avenues that you chose to go down in order to secure business finance won’t come near your business without this business plan. So what are your options when it comes to business finance? There are many options open to you but that doesn’t mean that all of them are right for you.
One of the first places that people go to for business finance is there bank. Although banks are still the most common form of business finance it doesn’t automatically mean they are the best. All banks vary in terms of what they can offer start-up businesses, so it is important to talk to a number of them before making a decision. Banks will also expect you to put some of your own money into the business; as a new business venture you may not be able to afford this.
Another form of business finance is asset financing. This is a line of credit that is secured by assets such as real estate. So as a new business venture you can use these assets as collateral to obtain capital. However if payments aren’t made your assets may be seized.
An ever popular choice of Business Finance for a new business venture is a business angel. Business Angels are called this because they often save struggling firms with both finance and advice when no one else will. Angel investors understand the needs of a new business through there own experience and are able to advice and aid the companies in many ways. Business angels are successful entrepreneurs or executives. With their skill, luck, careful planning and good management; they have turned many businesses into profitable ones.
Finally there are venture capitalists who are private investors for financing new or growing businesses and even struggling established businesses. Even though they are high risk investments they can offer the potential for above average returns and/or a percentage of ownership of the company.
Angel Start-ups, home of all your business finance needs.
Business Funding – How to Raise Finance
When going into a new business venture you need to keep a close watch on your money and keep in mind when and how you are going to pay back the resources that you lent money off. Many businesses grow fast and the debts that come with them grow even faster. If you’re going to be a success you need to be smart and have a plan for your expenditures.
However as the famous statement goes; “It takes money to make money.” So how are you going to find the cash that is needed to get a new business venture off the ground? There are many avenues that are open to you but finding the right one to suit you and your business needs is the hard part.
If you got another job to fuel your venture you run the risk of burning out. You could hurt your health and the relationships of those around you as all your time will be given to work.
Another option open to you is lending money off family and friends but just like the idea of getting a part time job, lending off family and friends has serious flaws, even if you are lending off people you have total trust and comfort with. If you did lend money off loved ones and your venture become an ultimate success then great, you have no need to worry and your relationships are untouched but if your venture fails so do your relationships, is it really worth the risks?
Credit cards are a great resource to fund your business and to get it off the ground. For Visa the number of small business credit card transactions grew by 29% last year alone. You need to be careful though, can you really afford to get in that much debt and start paying it back pretty much straight away?
More professional and even reliable forms of business funding come from places such as Venture capital/equity funding. Venture capital is a widely used phrase. A venture capitalist provides assistance and expertise with business planning as well as providing your business with money. They have industry knowledge but you should be aware that their primary motive is to make a lot of money. Most venture capitalists are only interested in businesses that are guaranteed to grow to be a large company. If you’re a small store don’t waste your time on venture capitalists.
One way to gain money for your business is to try and apply for a Grant. Normally never repaid; grants are a one off payment to companies who are doing specific projects. A grant helps towards the cost of a specific area of business. They are given by local authorities/Government/European Union. They can be a great help to your business, however if you pin all your hopes on gaining a grant and then fail to receive one you are back to where you started, trying to find capital to start your business up.
What remains the best source of money for new business ventures is a business angel. A business angel is a wealthy individual who has already made their fortune. They involve their time, money and experience into a company. Business Angels are very important to new and growing businesses but they are still a under utilised source of money.
Business Angels invest in all different types of businesses across many industry sectors and they invest especially in businesses that are in there early stages. The commitment of a Business Angel is often very strong and a business angel will do everything they can to get your business to be a success. They are the best and most reliable way of getting money into your business in the early, make or break stages.
Angel Start-ups, helping you to raise finance for your business.
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However as the famous statement goes; “It takes money to make money.” So how are you going to find the cash that is needed to get a new business venture off the ground? There are many avenues that are open to you but finding the right one to suit you and your business needs is the hard part.
If you got another job to fuel your venture you run the risk of burning out. You could hurt your health and the relationships of those around you as all your time will be given to work.
Another option open to you is lending money off family and friends but just like the idea of getting a part time job, lending off family and friends has serious flaws, even if you are lending off people you have total trust and comfort with. If you did lend money off loved ones and your venture become an ultimate success then great, you have no need to worry and your relationships are untouched but if your venture fails so do your relationships, is it really worth the risks?
Credit cards are a great resource to fund your business and to get it off the ground. For Visa the number of small business credit card transactions grew by 29% last year alone. You need to be careful though, can you really afford to get in that much debt and start paying it back pretty much straight away?
More professional and even reliable forms of business funding come from places such as Venture capital/equity funding. Venture capital is a widely used phrase. A venture capitalist provides assistance and expertise with business planning as well as providing your business with money. They have industry knowledge but you should be aware that their primary motive is to make a lot of money. Most venture capitalists are only interested in businesses that are guaranteed to grow to be a large company. If you’re a small store don’t waste your time on venture capitalists.
One way to gain money for your business is to try and apply for a Grant. Normally never repaid; grants are a one off payment to companies who are doing specific projects. A grant helps towards the cost of a specific area of business. They are given by local authorities/Government/European Union. They can be a great help to your business, however if you pin all your hopes on gaining a grant and then fail to receive one you are back to where you started, trying to find capital to start your business up.
What remains the best source of money for new business ventures is a business angel. A business angel is a wealthy individual who has already made their fortune. They involve their time, money and experience into a company. Business Angels are very important to new and growing businesses but they are still a under utilised source of money.
Business Angels invest in all different types of businesses across many industry sectors and they invest especially in businesses that are in there early stages. The commitment of a Business Angel is often very strong and a business angel will do everything they can to get your business to be a success. They are the best and most reliable way of getting money into your business in the early, make or break stages.
Angel Start-ups, helping you to raise finance for your business.
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Monday, 3 September 2007
Business Angels
Are you thinking about setting up your own business either from home or from an office but your struggling to gain finance to help your dream come true? Or have you a business that is struggling and you need finance to re-market your business or spice it up. If you are why not give Business Angels a thought.
Business Angels are people who usually come from an entrepreneur background that have one or more successful business behind them and therefore have the opportunity to help other struggling businesses that they can see has a future and a solid business plan. They will invest their own capital and have a return of the percentage of the business unlike banks who will charge interest and expect you to pay them back over a certain period of time. The business angel will help you along the way with their knowledge of the business industry as well as their contacts and expertise.
Due to the Business Angel having a hands on approach within your business you need to get along easily with the business angel as you will spend time going through plans, money issues etc. They will normally get a good return for their investment, if they think the business will grow rapidly and succeed there more likely to invest more capital. The business angel usually invests between £75,000 to £250,000. If business angels work together on a single business and they group together this sum is likely to be a lot higher.
Before you even consider contacting a business angel make sure you have a well prepared business plan showing them what your business does what you want to achieve, estimation of costs, employment of staff and any other ideas you may have. If you haven’t got a well planned and prepared business plan a business angel wouldn’t even consider investing their capital into your business, as it’s their own hard earned cash and they want a return from it.
Contacting a business angel in your area is simple using the website www.angelstartups.com. It’s a great website for giving you ideas on what kind of business you may want to start up, the different types of investment you can receive from business angels or funding from family and friends. They can also help you set up a business plan you can use to achieve the finance you want.
The advice is free and impartial, so why not give Angelstartups a try today and find a Business Angel in your local area.
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Business Angels are people who usually come from an entrepreneur background that have one or more successful business behind them and therefore have the opportunity to help other struggling businesses that they can see has a future and a solid business plan. They will invest their own capital and have a return of the percentage of the business unlike banks who will charge interest and expect you to pay them back over a certain period of time. The business angel will help you along the way with their knowledge of the business industry as well as their contacts and expertise.
Due to the Business Angel having a hands on approach within your business you need to get along easily with the business angel as you will spend time going through plans, money issues etc. They will normally get a good return for their investment, if they think the business will grow rapidly and succeed there more likely to invest more capital. The business angel usually invests between £75,000 to £250,000. If business angels work together on a single business and they group together this sum is likely to be a lot higher.
Before you even consider contacting a business angel make sure you have a well prepared business plan showing them what your business does what you want to achieve, estimation of costs, employment of staff and any other ideas you may have. If you haven’t got a well planned and prepared business plan a business angel wouldn’t even consider investing their capital into your business, as it’s their own hard earned cash and they want a return from it.
Contacting a business angel in your area is simple using the website www.angelstartups.com. It’s a great website for giving you ideas on what kind of business you may want to start up, the different types of investment you can receive from business angels or funding from family and friends. They can also help you set up a business plan you can use to achieve the finance you want.
The advice is free and impartial, so why not give Angelstartups a try today and find a Business Angel in your local area.
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Angel Start-ups is an internet resource for small businesses, start up companies, entrepreneurs, bankers, loan companies, venture capitalists and Business Angels.
Friday, 13 July 2007
Luton Business Startups
The largest city in Bedfordshire is much, much more than car and hat manufacturer. Funnily enough the phrase "Mad as a Hatter" originated from Luton. The hat workers were exposed to Mercury, making them just a little bit crazy!
Probably the most famous son of the town is Sir Alec Jeffrey, born in 1950 he developed the technique now called DNA fingerprinting, other notable individuals include Paul Young who worked at the Vauxhall Factory and Charles Bronson one of the UK’s most notorious prisoners was born in Luton.
The very first Domino's Pizza in the UK opened in Luton in 1985, and talking of Take-Aways feeling famished whilst at Luton Airport actor Antonio Banderas ordered a curry from his favorite Indian restaurant in Mayfair London. The cost £700.
Luton Town football club have been resident at their present ground Kenilworth Road since 1905. The mighty “hatters” can lay claim to having had a famous fan, in one half of the comedy duo of Morecambe and Wise, namely Eric Morecambe. Manager Kevin Blackwell is building for the future and will be looking forward to playing Leeds on September 1st.
9.4 million passengers passed through Luton airport in 2006. Demand of airport services is projected to exceed the 30 million mark in 2030. Luton airports future is clearly a bright one, as it aims to satisfy the increased capacity needs of the South East.
There is lot’s to see and do in Luton and the Nightlife is excellent, it’s often the preferred location for festival and concert organisers, and is hosting Tribal Gathering in 2007.
If you are looking to set up a business in the Luton area, you may need some financial assistance, which is where Business Angels might be the right move for you. Angels are often from an entrepreneurial background, and are willing to invest their own capital into a business to help it achieve its growth plans. Unlike banks and other forms of lending, the Angel will invest in your company in return for a percentage share, or equity stake. On top of this they will provide you with their own industry knowledge, expertise and contacts, in order to further help your growth in the market. With this hands on approach by the investor, it is important that a good relationship is developed between you and the Business Angel, as they look to secure a good return on their investment. Individually, Angels are normally willing to invest between £75,000 and £250,000, but if they operate as part of syndicate then this figure could easily be higher.
When pitching your business idea to an Angel, it is essential to make sure that you have prepared an in depth business plan with all of your estimates and ideas laid out for them to scrutinise. Remember, it is their own hard earned cash that they are putting into the business, so they will want to see evidence that you have put the effort in. It would even help to show them that you have invested as much money as you can by yourself, to prove your commitment and work ethic.
Luton Business Startups
Probably the most famous son of the town is Sir Alec Jeffrey, born in 1950 he developed the technique now called DNA fingerprinting, other notable individuals include Paul Young who worked at the Vauxhall Factory and Charles Bronson one of the UK’s most notorious prisoners was born in Luton.
The very first Domino's Pizza in the UK opened in Luton in 1985, and talking of Take-Aways feeling famished whilst at Luton Airport actor Antonio Banderas ordered a curry from his favorite Indian restaurant in Mayfair London. The cost £700.
Luton Town football club have been resident at their present ground Kenilworth Road since 1905. The mighty “hatters” can lay claim to having had a famous fan, in one half of the comedy duo of Morecambe and Wise, namely Eric Morecambe. Manager Kevin Blackwell is building for the future and will be looking forward to playing Leeds on September 1st.
9.4 million passengers passed through Luton airport in 2006. Demand of airport services is projected to exceed the 30 million mark in 2030. Luton airports future is clearly a bright one, as it aims to satisfy the increased capacity needs of the South East.
There is lot’s to see and do in Luton and the Nightlife is excellent, it’s often the preferred location for festival and concert organisers, and is hosting Tribal Gathering in 2007.
If you are looking to set up a business in the Luton area, you may need some financial assistance, which is where Business Angels might be the right move for you. Angels are often from an entrepreneurial background, and are willing to invest their own capital into a business to help it achieve its growth plans. Unlike banks and other forms of lending, the Angel will invest in your company in return for a percentage share, or equity stake. On top of this they will provide you with their own industry knowledge, expertise and contacts, in order to further help your growth in the market. With this hands on approach by the investor, it is important that a good relationship is developed between you and the Business Angel, as they look to secure a good return on their investment. Individually, Angels are normally willing to invest between £75,000 and £250,000, but if they operate as part of syndicate then this figure could easily be higher.
When pitching your business idea to an Angel, it is essential to make sure that you have prepared an in depth business plan with all of your estimates and ideas laid out for them to scrutinise. Remember, it is their own hard earned cash that they are putting into the business, so they will want to see evidence that you have put the effort in. It would even help to show them that you have invested as much money as you can by yourself, to prove your commitment and work ethic.
Luton Business Startups
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
How to Start a Night Club Business
There are many factors which need to be considered when you decide to open a night club, and many seemingly insignificant details which need to be attended to in order for the venue to be a success.
First and foremost, the location of the nightclub has to be right, in terms of whether you intend on taking over an existing club, or purchasing a brand new piece of real estate. There are advantages to both, in that an existing nightclub will have clear competitors, so you will be fully aware of the dangers that lie ahead. On the other hand, there must be a reason for the original owners to want to sell it on, and this could range from low levels of sales to low attendance.
Once you have decided on the location and premises, the theme of the nightclub needs to be addressed. The target market is possibly the most important factor, and whether you are looking to attract teenagers, young adults or a more mature crowd. This could of course vary during the week, for example a student night on a Wednesday could be replaced by an over-21 night at the weekend. Once this has been agreed, the next challenge is to decide on opening hours, and how many days of the week the club will be open. This leads nicely on to the inside of the club, and decisions on the type of music, resident DJ’s, features (pool tables, plasma screens, laminate flooring, etc) and catering options, such as snacks (crisps, peanuts etc) or fully fledged restaurant capabilities.
One of the most important issues when setting up a nightclub venue is the pricing strategy you are going to adopt. This will often depend largely on location, for example in London you may pay an entry fee of up to £20, whereas in Aberystwyth you would pay under £5. Knowing which brands of beers, wines and spirits to stock is key, as well as the price at which you charge for them. Again, this is highly dependant on location, as some regions are more partial than others to certain types of drink.
Nightclubs need to be able to compete not only on price, but in terms of level of quality as well. Many clubs can offer drinks promotions, free entry and other benefits, but it is quite often the quality of the venue (furnishings, music, and staff) that will make up a clubbers mind as to where to continue their night.
In order to begin to set up a business, you need to have the necessary start-up capital. This can be secured through a bank or investor, but in either case the business plan needs to be flawless, in order to convince them that the venture is likely to be a success. To do this, it is important to show you have covered for all of the common pit falls of starting up a business, as well as having invested a considerable amount of your own money (savings, re-mortgaging your house, etc). On top of the money needed to provide for the likes of rent, refurbishment, resourcing staff, etc, once the club actually opens there will be a period of around two months where the money generated may not be enough to cover expenses such as wages, stock replenishment, and other utility bills. Again, this will need to be covered by the initial investment.
Some banks may not be keen to lend you the necessary capital in order to start up your business. Business Angels are a potential answer to this problem, due to their tendency to take greater risks, but again these risks are measured, and an Angel will only be as committed to the project as you are yourself.
Article Source: angelstartups.com, experts in Business Startups
First and foremost, the location of the nightclub has to be right, in terms of whether you intend on taking over an existing club, or purchasing a brand new piece of real estate. There are advantages to both, in that an existing nightclub will have clear competitors, so you will be fully aware of the dangers that lie ahead. On the other hand, there must be a reason for the original owners to want to sell it on, and this could range from low levels of sales to low attendance.
Once you have decided on the location and premises, the theme of the nightclub needs to be addressed. The target market is possibly the most important factor, and whether you are looking to attract teenagers, young adults or a more mature crowd. This could of course vary during the week, for example a student night on a Wednesday could be replaced by an over-21 night at the weekend. Once this has been agreed, the next challenge is to decide on opening hours, and how many days of the week the club will be open. This leads nicely on to the inside of the club, and decisions on the type of music, resident DJ’s, features (pool tables, plasma screens, laminate flooring, etc) and catering options, such as snacks (crisps, peanuts etc) or fully fledged restaurant capabilities.
One of the most important issues when setting up a nightclub venue is the pricing strategy you are going to adopt. This will often depend largely on location, for example in London you may pay an entry fee of up to £20, whereas in Aberystwyth you would pay under £5. Knowing which brands of beers, wines and spirits to stock is key, as well as the price at which you charge for them. Again, this is highly dependant on location, as some regions are more partial than others to certain types of drink.
Nightclubs need to be able to compete not only on price, but in terms of level of quality as well. Many clubs can offer drinks promotions, free entry and other benefits, but it is quite often the quality of the venue (furnishings, music, and staff) that will make up a clubbers mind as to where to continue their night.
In order to begin to set up a business, you need to have the necessary start-up capital. This can be secured through a bank or investor, but in either case the business plan needs to be flawless, in order to convince them that the venture is likely to be a success. To do this, it is important to show you have covered for all of the common pit falls of starting up a business, as well as having invested a considerable amount of your own money (savings, re-mortgaging your house, etc). On top of the money needed to provide for the likes of rent, refurbishment, resourcing staff, etc, once the club actually opens there will be a period of around two months where the money generated may not be enough to cover expenses such as wages, stock replenishment, and other utility bills. Again, this will need to be covered by the initial investment.
Some banks may not be keen to lend you the necessary capital in order to start up your business. Business Angels are a potential answer to this problem, due to their tendency to take greater risks, but again these risks are measured, and an Angel will only be as committed to the project as you are yourself.
Article Source: angelstartups.com, experts in Business Startups
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