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Wednesday, 08 July 2020 | Mithun Bhardwaj

Get creative

There are a few critical aspects to keep in mind while starting your venture —get moving, think big but start small, hire smart people and quality over quantity matters, says Mithun Bhardwaj

Now, returning to the way things were before the pandemic is not part of the plan as nothing will really be normal again. The key is to be flexible between each scenario, and prepare for multiple realities. If the worst-case scenario becomes reality, the newly turned-aspiring entrepreneur will know whom to call about the excess and which arms of the business to eliminate.

The critical ingredient to start a business is getting on the saddle. A lot of people have ideas —but few decide to do something about them. Not tomorrow. Not next week, but today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.

You are an aspiring entrepreneur. That means that you aren’t taking the easy road. You rise to meet challenges heads-on. Now’s the opportunity to kind of see what you can create in the midst of all this downtime. Creativity often comes out of the most challenging of scenarios.

Think Big, Start Small

Great ventures start from small beginnings. Always dream big, but that doesn’t mean you have to start big and there is nothing wrong with starting small. To win a boxing match first thing is to enter the boxing ring. To live your dreams, you must start working on it. Every great organisation starts with a handful of like minded people, every great author starts with a single paragraph. You don’t have to be afraid of the situations; neither you have to wait for the perfect situation.

In the business sense of the word, adaptability entails being open to new ideas and concepts, being able to work on an independent basis or with a team as the situation demands, and juggling multiple projects without getting flummoxed when conditions abruptly change. The ability or degree of willingness to which one adapts in such situations essentially determines one’s level of flexibility — and possibly the heights they will achieve in the future.

Invest in Smarts

Customers come second, employees first. Invest in clock-changer employees who are willing to go the extra mile to accomplish a task that everyone else is skirting. People can make anything possible. Building a successful business won't be anything like you imagined. You will face failures, even when things are bloomy and economy is doing great.

You have to rise to the occasion however, rising to the occasion can be fun for daydreaming, but in the real world it rarely plays out with a fairytale ending.

Remote work option

As things are rapidly moving digital, remote work is becoming easier than ever. Having remote employees can be cost-effective, especially without renting office space each month. The talent pool for potential employees can grow to include anyone around the world. And with fewer cars on the road at rush hour, remote work is the more sustainable option.

BODY LANGUAGE

Pandemic or no pandemic your body language and vision should always be in sync. Body language in business sets the foundation for people to communicate with others on a deeper level. Your body language, the unspoken language you portray in conversation, can make or break your business future.

READY For Unexpected

Shouldn’t you have more reason to be scared of the uncertain scenario? Yes, you should, and that’s a good thing, for you. It's wise to stop assuming the most likely outcome will turn up at the conclusion of every situation. A successful company prepares for multiple outcomes regardless of what's expected. Foresight enables you to respond effectively in all circumstances. The best way to prepare is to include all departments and employees in the planning process. You'll get fresh, unique perspectives that are more likely to result in critical and innovative thinking.

In every crisis, there’s opportunity to engage, innovate, and connect. If you sit and wait for the right opportunity, you may lose out on the precious time that you could have invested in working. Know that now is as good a time as any to initiate a business. Instead of contemplating for 24 hours work for 24 minutes, that shall yield more results.

Quality vs quantity

You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep and don’t feel hungry because reality is finally better than your dreams. It’s sleepless nights, early mornings and one too many late nights out. It’s forgetting to sleep, eat and dream. A good business will make you forget about sleeping and eating.

The writer is director,Zashed Fashiontech

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