Starting a business is simple and can be easy. But does it mean, we don’t make mistakes? It’s often overlooked and underestimated because we are so busy thinking about so many things at once!
Learning from Mary Cantando’s book The Woman’s Advantage and recently, had the previlige to interview her about Entrepreneurship – simply, asked “what one big mistake do we make in starting a business?”.
There are so many mistakes made by almost everyone that it seems as if ALL is quite a big deal! Mary Cantando shared her insights based on her experience for more than 20 years. The answer is that, we should not CHEAP out on the necessary tools we need to represent our business – to start and develop our business.
One example, is about our business cards. With the changing times, technology and internet is our way of life now. There is no reason to be cheap in choosing what type of card stock and design our business card should have. The worst thing is that if the business card is in poor shape, everyone forgets about us. It ends up in the trash!
Whether we are going green or not, we can create a business card cost effectively and environmentally conscious. Some of us are using a virtual card or a .TEL to put all of our contact information. As long as we do not cut down on this tool, it can only help us in starting and developing our business on the right path to success.
There are many local and outsourced services who can help design and print our business cards. For those who are intimidated with the idea of creating business cards and per say, a website – always REMEMBER, it is a form of communication that you represent as a Professional and as a business. It is crucial to invest in this. No need to feel intimidated! So many blogs, articles and “do-it-yourself” resources via internet that are with helpful tips, advice and suggested links to visit.
For example: http://www.connectsourcemedia.com Cost Effective Designs
Don’t CHEAP OUT on the important tools our business need. Highly recommended – to learn more from Mary Cantando check out the http://www.womansadvantage.biz/calendar. It will inspire and empower you in growing your business every single day.
She has more to share with us at http://www.vancouver.ladiespowerhour.ca.
