8 Obstacles and Solutions Start a Business

Novice entrepreneurs typically encountered several obstacles in developing its business. Several obstacles range from the affairs of human resources, product development, capital planning, to execution.
Indonesia Stock Exchange Chief Researcher, Poltak Hotradero, explains, knowing the constraints, entrepreneurs are expected to overcome the obstacles it. Poltak revealed eight common barriers experienced by entrepreneurs.
Here's the list:
A. Human ResourcesAn entrepreneur requires teamwork and specialization to develop the company. For that, an entrepreneur must continue to invest in people to develop the company.
He cited PT Astra International Tbk. Astra managerial focus in human resources, so that any ongoing business, may develop. "Initially, only Astra car assembly business. But, now his business everywhere, from oil to water," said Poltak in Entrepreneur Festival in Jakarta, Friday, June 22, 2012.
2. Product DevelopmentPoltak explains, many businesses in the newbie one business that will determine diterjuni. Most of the failure of employers are required to make products that are not public. He gives advice to make the product "demand driven", ie products that are needed by the community.
Poltak exemplifies how Hewlett-Packard continues to launch products that people need, because of the input and suggestions from the public. Product development is important for survival.
3. Mapping the CompetitionPoltak suggested that any would-be entrepreneurs to research the SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) and kept an eye on competitors. The planning is very important when competition continues.
One example of a company that does not make good planning is Kodak. "Kodak's first digital image inventors and strong in photography. However, because they are strong to be overtaken competitors are not vigilant, so that Kodak went bankrupt last year," says the analyst of this capital market.
4. DemandThe customer is king. For that, an entrepreneur must decide who would be a priority for the products sold. Determination of segmentation is to know the characteristics of the customer.
Poltak Wal-Mart exemplifies the position for the lower-class customers by providing generic goods and the lowest cost. This positioning makes Wal-Mart's demand to be elastic. Timegood economy, lower-class people shop at Wal-Mart, and tough economic times, the upper classes also come shopping at Wal-Mart.
5. PricingPricing is the most difficult thing is determined by a recent plunge in the business world. According to him, the price has been determined should be changed to adjust the economic situation, or to innovate by creating new affordable products.
Unilever, he added, is a good example. Unilever products are very strong in the upscale consumer. However, with a brilliant strategy, Unilever can also reach the lower classes by making a sachet packaging."When the product turned down, the margin was greater normal product," he said.
6. Sales CycleA budding entrepreneur should pay attention to the product sales cycle, whether durable or not. Entrepreneurs must also consider the length of a product on the market by continuing to innovate new products released.
For example, Nokia continues to release new products every six months, so that competitors can not pursue innovation that made Nokia.
"Unfortunately, the problem of operating system that Nokia just stick with Symbian is not open as Android," he said.
7. Capital planningA spirited entrepreneurs always make capital planning and targets. With a strong capital planning, business continues to rotate capital to develop the business. "The important thing for people who are successful entrepreneurs at heart, the riotous so many numbers, the importance of the first," he said.
An example is General Electric which continues to play its capital for expansion in new business. GE has always target businesses that have successfully entered into new three in five years.
8. ExecutionHe explained that the execution of a product is the hardest thing. An entrepreneur has to adhere to the schedule. In addition, the product has proven to be executed and the person who is required to target their products can be used.
"Bill Gates will launch a product every principle must be used by his grandmother. If the grandmother can not use these tools, should be revised to make it," he said

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Industry Laws

Not so fast. Business in this country is regulated, heavily in some cases. There is a set of laws involving cottage industries, and pleading ignorance will not keep you from being heavily fined or shut down if you’re found in violation. Laws vary from place to place, so check your state, county and city websites for the particulars. But the most common issues concern what you make and where you make it.


Your Home
As mentioned, cottage industries are run from the home. But that’s not all there is to it. First, you have to check with the city to make sure your home is zoned for cottage industry (which is entirely separate from being zoned for business or residential use). Then, you have to check with your neighborhood association to make sure they’ll allow signage, the expected traffic, and everything else that comes along with business.

Will customers come to your home? Better have ample parking. Many places require that no more than 25 percent of your home’s square footage may be used for business purposes. Plan on selling food? Your kitchen usually has to be separated from the rest of the house and kept in Health Department-approved cleanliness.

Licensing
Depending upon where you live, you may have to get a business license for your cottage industry. At the very least, you’ll have to register a fictitious name, unless you are doing business under your full, legal name. Even if local laws don’t require a business license, some other sales outlets do - many trade shows, fairs and green markets require your business to be fully registered before you can purchase a booth.

Don’t forget insurance! Liability insurance is a biggie. If customers will be coming to your home, speak to your home insurance rep to be sure you’re still covered.

Your Process
If you are producing food, you need to run your home kitchen like a professional kitchen. That means that Fluffy and Fido are no longer allowed in, and anyone who even stands near a prep area must wear a hair covering. In some places, you may even need to install special equipment (like the triple sink) that is used ONLY for your business, not family-related cooking.

Even if you’re not producing food, you may need additional equipment or permits if you use hazardous materials in the construction of your product - and we’re not talking uranium, here. Spray paint? Spray booth. Smelly glue? Vent hood. Welding? Not in this neighborhood, buddy.

Your Product
If you’re producing non-hazardous, non-food items, you’re probably okay. But bakers beware - there’s a whole mess of laws that govern what foods can and cannot be sold from a cottage industry. Baked goods are generally okay, as long as they don’t contain dairy as the main ingredient. Jams and jellies are usually fine, but not if they’re canned - home canning requires a whole other set of permits and inspections, and usually requires special equipment to ensure sterility.


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