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Starting a New Business

Paul Linwood

Updated: Oct 26, 2024

10 essential steps to success...


Launching a new business requires careful planning and a structured approach to ensure a solid foundation for future growth. This blog aims to outline essential steps for developing your business concept, from defining your mission and unique selling proposition to identifying your target audience and conducting market research.



Saffron Creative Solutions can help you at any stage during this important phase, but ultimately, no one knows your business better than you do. By following these steps you will end up with a cohesive brand identity, a professionally designed and effective website, and potentially, a marketing strategy that fits your business goals.


Each section offers guidance to help you map your journey from idea to execution, ultimately leading to a successful business launch. We recommend organising a meeting with all stakeholders to collaboratively outline the following steps before engaging with professionals who can help bring your vision to life…



1. Business Overview

  • Draft a detailed description of the business concept, including its mission and values.

  • Understand the unique selling proposition (USP) and what differentiates the business from competitors.

 

2. Target Audience Identification

  • Identify the primary audience or customer segments the business aims to serve.

 

3. Market Research

  • Conduct an analysis of the industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.

  • Review competitor brands and websites to identify best practices and areas for differentiation.

  • Compile a list of links to competitor websites and monitor their movements periodically.

 

4. Brand Development

  • Discuss potential brand names, taglines, and messaging that resonate with the target audience.

  • Determine the desired brand personality and tone of voice.

 

5. Visual Identity Creation

  • Explore design preferences for the logo, colour palette, typography, and overall aesthetic.

  • Collect inspiration examples from other brands or designs that align with your vision.

 

6. Website Goals and Features

  • Define the main objectives of the website (e.g., business showcase, lead generation, e-commerce, information sharing).

  • Identify necessary features such as contact forms, galleries, or e-commerce capabilities.

 

7. Content Strategy

  • Discuss the types of content that need to be included (e.g., blog posts, product descriptions, company information).

  • Determine who will be responsible for website management, content creation and updates.

 

8. Technical Considerations

  • Consider any specific technical requirements, such as hosting, domain names, or integrations.

  • Discuss requirements for website maintenance and updates post-launch.

 

9. Launch and Promotion Strategy

  • Plan for the website launch, including a timeline and promotional activities.

  • Discuss strategies for driving traffic to the website, such as social media marketing, email campaigns, content marketing, and SEO.

 

10. Post-Launch Evaluation

  • Establish metrics for assessing the website's performance and effectiveness (e.g., implementing a landing page / CRM sales strategy to manage sales leads).

  • Schedule follow-up meetings to evaluate outcomes and make necessary adjustments.



Exciting times are ahead! If you're ready to embark on the thrilling journey of starting your own business, fill in our enquiry form and let's get talking :-)

 

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