{"id":170781,"date":"2019-11-23T11:12:11","date_gmt":"2019-11-23T05:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/?p=170781"},"modified":"2020-01-20T11:14:13","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T05:44:13","slug":"how-to-start-a-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/how-to-start-a-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Startup-Tips to Launch a Successful Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">There has been no other time in history when launching your own venture has been so easy. This is perhaps the reason we are seeing more start-ups crop up every year and even witnessing their successful survival past their birth year. In this article, we will discuss how to start a startup and how to run your business in such a way that it not only survives but thrives in the coming years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">As per the reports of Guidant Financial-<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Around 80% of small business start-ups reported profits in the year 2018. Statista suggests that ByteDance (maker of Toutiao) is rated as the highly valued Startup Company in the world at $75 billion. <\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, there is a startup boom around the world, but to ensure success, it is inevitable that you pay to heed to start a startup in a well organized and profit-driven manner.<\/p>\n<p>You need to find out the products and services that are required in your target niche. The demand and supply gap is the key to the success of every business model be it offline or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/start-online-business-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online business in India model<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">According to a CB Insights report, <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\">42% of Startups fail because they offer products or services that the market doesn\u2019t need.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Therefore, it is important for you to know the right Startup business model with the best-suited product\/service strategy that your target audiences are looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"The single biggest reason why start-ups succeed | Bill Gross | TED\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bNpx7gpSqbY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Without further ado let\u2019s jump right into the topic of how to start a Startup<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-start-a-startup-business-from-planning-to-execution\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">How to Start a Startup Business: From Planning to Execution<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-do-extensive-market-research\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">1. Do Extensive Market Research<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Before going to the process of how to start a Startup, you need to first check its viability in the real world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>While talking about startups, Paul Graham, an English-born computer scientist, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, author, and essayist says-<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2019-11-25_73d1121ad90f38e66d1b7d0e1f9bfaac.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for Paul Graham\" class=\"alignright\" width=\"102\" height=\"68\" title=\"\">\u201cYou need three things to create a successful startup: to start with good people, to make something customers actually want, and to spend as little money as possible.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">For this, you need to conduct extensive market research. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Identify which problem your business is trying to solve. 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Get a Business Partner<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">In this initial stage of how to start a startup ask yourself whether you can manage to do it all alone or you need to have a business partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you decide to get a business partner, it is best to search for one before the funding stage or before you invest a huge sum in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-incorporate-your-company\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">3. Incorporate Your Company<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">It is a major step that will decide the lifecycle of your startup. It will also decide what structure the company will have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Incorporating a company means registering it as a legal entity. The incorporation process will transform the company into a Private Limited Company, Public Limited Company, Partnership, Joint Venture or others. This is an important step while getting to know how to start a startup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-file-for-intellectual-property-rights\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">4. File for Intellectual Property Rights<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">A vital point in launching your startup is getting intellectual property (IP) rights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">This stage is often ignored by some because of their lack of knowledge on how to start a startup. Before you start running your business with full steam it&#8217;s better to acquire IP rights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">During the filing stage, you will get to know if you at all have the right to start selling your products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Applying for IP rights will make sure you are not copying any existing brand\u2019s products and it will also safeguard your business against future competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-do-branding-of-your-business\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">5. Do Branding of Your Business<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Branding is another vital step which is non-skippable if you want to know how to start a startup that thrives. Branding starts with a company name but it is more than just giving a suitable name to your startup. It is the projection of your company\u2019s image and giving it a definite identity. Choose a company name that you love. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">While you are at it, also see if the name is suitable for future business diversification. Do not give limiting names like \u2018Anna\u2019s Makeup\u2019, because in later years you may want to expand and sell clothes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Also, consider buying your domain name to avoid its unavailability later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-have-a-business-plan-in-place\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">6. Have a Business Plan in Place<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Having a business plan is vital. It is necessary for present business operations and also for future projects. A business plan will guide you on every step on the way of running your business. It will help you to stay on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">You will often be asked to share your business plan and model if you plan on getting investors. Get the data from your market research and start drafting a good business plan that covers every aspect of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-get-an-office\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">7. Get an Office<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Initially, startup founders prefer to make their home as the office to save money, but if you want to grow out of your startup phase you need to have a proper office. Shared office spaces might be the first place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Once getting an office space is completed consider searching for a mentor. If you are absolutely new to your industry, it is best to get some advice from an experienced person from time to time. A mentor\u2019s wisdom can save you from learning the hard way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-get-the-capital\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">8. Get the Capital<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Raising funds is the most crucial aspect of launching a startup. Before you start raising funds, jot down how much funds you need and how much of it will need to come from the investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Also, be ready to have the math in place to tell the investors how the money will be used. Again, you will also need to tell them how they will benefit from investing in your startup Getting the capital is the hardest part for any startup, but you need to carry on your search for the right venture capital firms and angel investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">These were some of the basics of how to start a startup. Now, let\u2019s go in deeper with the context of India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-start-a-startup-in-india\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">How to Start a Startup in India<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_170900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-170900\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/maxresdefault-1024x576_2d6c7bb6793cef43389121a7ba5792d3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Start a Startup in India\" class=\"wp-image-170900\" width=\"598\" height=\"337\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-170900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to start a startup in india<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">India is a developing country that has huge potential for launching new businesses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Many new start-ups are launched in India every year and the majority of them are getting success. This fact should reinforce your confidence to start your own venture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">We are compiling a few key steps that will guide you about how to start a Startup in India in the most adept fashion-<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-registering-a-startup-in-india\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">1. Registering a Startup in India<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">This is the first step to learning how to start a startup in India. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Registering a startup in India is not that complicated. However, before you proceed towards the registration process it is recommended to choose a company name. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Once you are ready, head over to <\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">www.startupindia.gov.in<\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\">. Here, you will be asked a series of questions and will also be required to furnish some documents. When you have completed the steps you will be registered as a startup in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-2-startup-funding-in-india\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">2. Startup Funding in India<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">The second step to understanding how to start a startup in India is raising funds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To raise funds you may choose either to go with loan or crowdfunding. Whichever you choose, having a solid business plan will be helpful. For both of these funding routes, you will need to show the potential of your business idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Do not depend solely on having an investor because initially, you may find it difficult to land one. If you find yourself in such a situation its best to have an excellent business plan and start its execution. When people see that your business is doing well, you can easily attract some investors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Most importantly do not lose your passion and belief in your business idea. Investors mostly like to invest because of the person behind the business idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-tips-to-be-a-successful-indian-startup\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">3. Tips to be a Successful Indian Startup<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">This are very key steps of mastering how to start a startup in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Having a great business idea is good, but you still need to see if there is a gap that you can fill. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">India is a fertile place for new business ideas. Therefore, the success rate of start-ups is promising here. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To ensure that your startup is a successful one, consider applying the following tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(i) Recognize if there is a demand that your product can satisfy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(ii) Get the necessary education to get the right knowledge. Even though degrees do not guarantee success but they still will make the journey smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(iii) Gather as much knowledge as you can about your industry, your competitors, and your customers. Knowledge will take you places and also avert mishaps<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(iv) We can\u2019t stress it enough how important it is to build relationships when you want to start your startup in India. Many times networking is the key to business success. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(v) Lastly, even though with a great business idea, product, and investors your startup may not take off if you fail to focus on marketing strategies. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-start-a-startup-online\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">How to Start a Startup Online<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_170901\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-170901\" style=\"width: 515px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/six-ways_2x-1-837x1024_28f87e1987bbd3fd1c39fd64b9efe992.png\" alt=\"Ways to Make Money Online\" class=\"wp-image-170901\" width=\"515\" height=\"631\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-170901\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ways to make money online<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you are wondering how to start a startup online then you need to know that it is not that difficult. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">With the digital boom starting an online startup can be as rewarding as starting a physical business. Thousands of people, from seasoned entrepreneurs to new entrepreneurs have tasted success online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you look closely there are certain steps that improve the chances of online success. Below given steps of how to start a startup online will for sure help you in the process-<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-find-a-market-first\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">1. Find a Market First<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">This is the first step in mastering how to start a startup online. Because the online businesses that are successful made the decision of finding a market first rather than a product. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you identify a market that has a need for something you can easily sell your product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">To find a market, you can do keyword research and visit online forums. Don&#8217;t forget to check out competitors&#8217; websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-compelling-sales-copy\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">2. Compelling Sales Copy<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Having a compelling sales copy is one of the key steps of learning how to start a startup online. Your sales copy should touch the following points to serve your purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(i) Have an attractive headline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(ii) Convey what problem of customers your product is going to solve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(iii) Add customer testimonials to increase your credibility<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(iv) Discuss the product<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(v) Provide them an offer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(vi) Create an urgency <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">(vii) Ask them to buy<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-a-simple-design-for-the-website\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">3. A simple Design for the Website<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">It is again a very key step of learning how to start a startup business online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">First and foremost, the website must have a simple design with plain fonts used throughout. Do not distract your audience with too much design or videos. Navigation on the website must be made easy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Customer-friendliness must be your top priority while building your website. If you want to sell products make it easy for your customers to buy, the buying process shouldn\u2019t take more than 2 clicks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-drive-quality-traffic\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">4. Drive Quality Traffic<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">This one is again a very significant step to learn how to start a startup business online in which you can run paid and organic campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">For driving quality traffic go for PPC advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_170902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-170902\" style=\"width: 435px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/images-pay-per-click-advertising-460x460_9b0d80b39c6e903ce86fa76e898a1d07.png\" alt=\"PPC Process\" class=\"wp-image-170902\" width=\"435\" height=\"435\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-170902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ppc process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">PPC campaigns will give immediate results and will enable you to recognize your best-converting keywords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Once you identify the keywords that work best for you just use it all over your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-position-yourself-as-an-expert\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">5. Position Yourself as an Expert<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">While learning how to start a startup business, you need to know that positioning yourself as an industry expert comes with several advantages. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">People want to learn from an expert and buy from an expert. For this, give away free valuable content to other websites. Don\u2019t forget to include your website link in such content. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Answer people\u2019s questions in online forums and submit your articles in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/directory-submission-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">directories list<\/a>. This will increase both your visibility and ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-use-email-marketing\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">6. Use Email Marketing<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Aim to get your visitor\u2019s email address by having an opt-in list. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Anyone who has provided their email address is a hot lead. Further, email marketing enables you to always stay in touch with your audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Go for email marketing because it is the most effective and at the same time is the cheapest way of marketing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-focus-on-upselling-backend-selling\"><\/span><b><span lang=\"EN-IN\">7. Focus on Upselling &amp; Backend Selling<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Leverage your existing customer list. About 36% of people who have bought from you will buy from you again. Therefore, always do upselling and back-end selling. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Loyalty points, offering complementary products, and showing related products on your \u2018Thank You\u2019 page will ensure more sales from your customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in-conclusion%e2%80%a6\"><\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\"><strong>In <\/strong><\/span><strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Conclusion&#8230;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">This was all about how to start a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/blog\/startup-business-plan\/#5\"> startup business<\/a> like a pro.<b> <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">If you have a great business idea, this is the time to realize it. Do not let the fear of failure translate into a lifelong regret. Take a chance and see if your business idea had it in it to make it big. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalvidya.com\/digital-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Marketing Certification<\/a> programs will help you learn and master how to start a startup online. It will also help you optimize the presence of your offline Startups on the web, so you can widen your reach and target more audiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Having any queries before starting your startup? feel free to ask us in the comments. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There has been no other time in history when launching your own venture has been so easy. This is perhaps the reason we are seeing more start-ups crop up every year and even witnessing their successful survival past their birth year. 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