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Will My Business Make Money?

As the old adage says, Life has no guarantees. No one can predict with certainty whether a business will be successful. Unpredictable, even catastrophic, unplanned events may occur that will change the course of your business for the worse. But chaos can also provide a business opportunity. And planning for emergencies can tide over a business until the lean times are over. Proper planning can also lead your business to prosper and flourish.

How Should You Estimate Your Business’ Chances?

When you are thinking about starting a new business, you will want to analyze if and when you will reach a break-even point in the business. This analysis requires research into market conditions for your business so that you can make knowledgeable guesses about a few factors including costs and income derived from the business.

You will project these estimates for each month until you reach the break-even point. Once you have reached the break-even point, you have to decide if it is worthwhile for you to pursue the business. If you cannot project a break-even point for your business, you must either review your guesses for costs and income to see if you need to adjust or consider that perhaps your business idea will not be profitable.

What You Can Do to Promote Your Business

Every child learns to stand before walking, or running, for that matter. A small business must progress through similar steps. One way for a business to succeed is to corner the market. Do one thing very well before pursuing other business opportunities. Focusing on one small need may inspire you to find creative solutions that no one else has provided for your customers.

Recognize your own strength in providing personalized service for every customer. When customers express their concerns to you, you can respond more effectively as a small business owner. Building customer trust through personal service is a good way to create loyalty and a good reputation.

What Is the Goal of Your Business?

You may not have started your business to make a lot of money, but rather to help others, to have a different lifestyle or to try something new. If that is the case, you may not be as concerned with making money from your business as you are with its ultimate success.

The life of a small business owner requires dedication that may not be compensated in the near future, if ever. Long and unpredictable hours, difficult work and sometimes persistent worry about the business future can dampen any entrepreneurs desire to keep a business going. Even worse, an economic downturn or the illness of a critical member of the business can make all for naught. With these considerations in mind, any business owner who is going into business only to make money may want to reconsider.

Careful Planning Can Help a Business to Weather Storms

Businesses can drive success through proper planning. Business owners who develop a business plan may find the gaps and holes in the business before problems arise. Business owners running businesses according to plan can contrast estimates with actual expenses and profits and make corrections, if needed, before larger financial obstacles become insurmountable. If you are worried that your business will not make money, one of the few things you can control is your business plan, so you should plan for success and be willing to revise the business plan when necessary. For other business considerations, contact an experienced business start-up attorney in Maryland for advice.

Preparing to Meet With Your Business Law Attorney

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Attorney Rebekah Damen Lusk

Attorney Rebekah LuskRebekah Damen Lusk is the Owner at Lusk Law, LLC. Rebekah brings personal experiences as a small business owner, real estate investor and landlord to the task of practicing law and working with clients. Her practice includes civil litigation, business, employment, landlord/tenant, real estate, family, equine and animal law. [ Attorney Bio ]

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