BUSINESS LEARNING PAGE

 10 TIPS FOR STARTING A BUSINESS

(1)ASSESS YOUR BACKGROUND 

to determine your marketable skills, knowledge, and abilities. Identify your Unique Value Proposition. What skills demonstrate your strengths and which ones do you need to improve upon? What sets you apart from other career entrepreneurs 

(2) IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET MARKET

I enjoy working with a wide variety of professionals while other career professionals specialize. Do you want to serve as a generalist, or work exclusively with graduates/new scholars, career changers, or senior-level executives?

(3) CONDUCT RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY COMPETITION IN YOUR REGION

Locate resume writing services locally and online who serve a similar target market. Find out what services they provide, along with their pricing and their experience, to determine ways to further differentiate your business.

(4)DECIDE ON THE EXACT TYPES OF SERVICES YOU PLAN TO OFFER

Decide on the exact types of services you plan to offerand establish pricing scales for each.

(5) GENERATE A UNIQUE NAME FOR YOUR RESUME WRITING AND/OR CAREER COACHING BUSINESS

Make sure that your company name reflects your brand, true purpose, and values. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce, Provincial Government, or Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to find out how to register your business.

(6) CREATE ENOUGH SPACE FOR YOUR OFFICE

to meet with clients face-to-face or work virtually, depending on your preferences and needs. Make your home office as comfortable and professional as possible. Ensure that you dress up every day and professionalize yourself even when you are working from home.

(7) JOIN A REPUTABLE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

CPC helps you to network and stay updated on important career-related developments, changes, and labor market trends in the field.

(8)CONTACT FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND, COLLEAGUES

 Start out by proposing a limited-time, special rate for your services. Use their resumes and case studies to develop a diverse portfolio that showcases your expertise.

(9)WORK WITH A WEBSITE DESIGNER TO CREATE A WEBSITE, BROCHURE, AND BUSINESS

Use your marketing materials to advertise in local print. Visit college campuses; leave brochures or business cards in libraries, career services offices, and bulletin boards. Alternatively, design your own website through Wix or WordPress.

(10)USE SOCIAL MEDIA

Investigate LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Then, choose the social media avenues that meet your business needs and interests.

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(11) STAY ORGANIZED

Use customized forms to structure your business and help you navigate the whole resume writing and/or career coaching process from beginning to end. Be consistent with how you serve your clients.