BIG Start

BIG Start All-in-One Business Solution: your accountant, IT specialist and lawyer.

BIG Start is an ecosystem that supplies small and medium-sized businesses with cutting-edge digital solutions, without the high costs and risks often associated with them. Our comprehensive digital package covers up to 90% of business needs, allowing SMBs to focus on what they do best.

To all those who’ve decided to run their own business – YOU ARE AMAZING! 💙 Every step you take, every hurdle you overcom...
21/03/2024

To all those who’ve decided to run their own business – YOU ARE AMAZING! 💙 Every step you take, every hurdle you overcome, and every decision you make is steering you closer to your destination. Trust in your journey, you are on the right path 🌟.

To use or not to use ChatGPT for business planning – that is the question 🤔. Well, honestly saying, as for now there is ...
14/03/2024

To use or not to use ChatGPT for business planning – that is the question 🤔. Well, honestly saying, as for now there is no company that has succeeded solely relying on ChatGPT and other AI-powered tools. In most cases, these things are used as so-called small helpers or resources to inspire rather than the final idea providers 💡. So, using the prompts we’ve shared in this post, please remember that ChatGPT is just a chatbot trained on a huge set of data that can’t replace critical thinking which is a privilege of human beings.

Scroll through the pictures to discover the top AI prompts for SMB 👉 .

Want to attract the Gen Z generation to your business? 🤩 We’ve got you there! Being the first generation of digital nati...
29/02/2024

Want to attract the Gen Z generation to your business? 🤩 We’ve got you there! Being the first generation of digital natives, these people require slightly different approaches to become frequent users of a particular brand.

Check these points to become closer to these tech-savvy shoppers 🙌.

Who else is also in our club of constant business ideas and thoughts? 👋😅
22/02/2024

Who else is also in our club of constant business ideas and thoughts? 👋😅

“Most businesses fail within the first three years of their existence!” – quite an often-heard phrase, isn’t it? Well, o...
15/02/2024

“Most businesses fail within the first three years of their existence!” – quite an often-heard phrase, isn’t it? Well, once you start searching for statistics, you’ll find different statements. The truth, though, is still the same – there will always be those businesses that fail and those that succeed in the same field. Why is it so? We want to share the three reasons that often lead to business failure and give you some tips on how you can go through these challenges. Be sure to check that out 🤫.

🔹 Lack of planning

It is an often situation when businesses are founded on passion and enthusiasm. No proper planning or market analysis – just a desire to sell goods or services and earn thousands on that.

👉 Even being quite vital things, enthusiasm and passion are unlikely to help in the long run. Businesses are always about planning things beforehand. For sure, unexpected situations often arise during the business journey and we can’t really predict everything. However, it’s highly advisable to cover such things as business, operational, financial, and marketing plans, sales strategy, risk management, etc.

🔹 Failure to adapt to market changes

“We follow our well-defined business plan, as there we have written all steps that should be done to succeed”, – well, that is not always the point.

👉 Market conditions are dynamic, and businesses need to be flexible and responsive to remain competitive and seize opportunities. It’s generally recommended to conduct regular market research that will help to stay updated on industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activities. For this, you can keep an eye on your competitors and overall tendencies in your field. Run such research every three to five months, depending on the flow in your industry.

🔹 Financial challenges

Businesses often start with a certain amount of money. However, unfortunately, not every business owner takes time to analyse how much money they really need to cover unexpected expenses such as equipment repair, legal fees, additional tax liabilities, etc.

👉There is no exact amount of money that a person is required to have to start a business. But it can be counted considering a list of all the expenses you anticipate encountering (equipment, website, marketing, staff salaries, etc) and multiplying this amount by two. That’s how you can get to know at least the approximate amount and decide whether you need to stick to funding programs, angel investors, loans, crowdfunding, or grants.

Hope you’ll use these tips on your way to BIG business goal implementation 😎! And remember that failure isn’t the opposite of success, but its part. Keep trying new things, experimenting with business ideas, and adapting to dynamic market conditions 💙!

How are your BIG business ideas going? Hope you have already started to work on their implementation 💡. We are happy to ...
08/02/2024

How are your BIG business ideas going? Hope you have already started to work on their implementation 💡. We are happy to get questions from you on starting a business, and in this post want to answer the most frequent ones. So, here are the top 6 questions we hear most often from you!

🔹 How to get money for business?

Nowadays, you can raise money for your business by taking advantage of crowdfunding and European grants, or with the help of angel investors.

🔹 How to write a simple business plan?

Some people who are only at the beginning of their business journey are actively benefiting from a so-called one-page business plan. It focuses on the core business aspects and includes such things as customer description, details on how a specific product covers the needs, a business model, competitive advantage, management structure, and financial information.

🔹 How to build a budget website?

Such website-building platforms as Wix can help you create a website using up to 900 intuitive templates. Monthly prices start from €10. The only few things that you should do are pick your website template, fill in your pages with content, integrate payment options, and choose the needed shipping and delivery options.

🔹 How to attract customers to an online store?

To attract customers we recommend building a user-friendly website, optimising your product pages for SEO, using high-quality images to showcase your goods, and promoting your services on social media platforms. There are some further steps, however, at the beginning point, it's better to focus on these few.

🔹 What legal documents are needed?

At the very beginning of your business journey, you will need such documents as employer identification number, partnership agreement, employment agreements, non-disclosure agreements, terms of service, and privacy policy. Please note, that if there are changes in regulations, your documents have to be accordingly renewed.

🔹 Is it important to have an accountant for a startup?

No, it’s possible to handle accounting yourself sticking to accounting-related applications that are made to streamline financial processes and improve accuracy. Depending on your needs, you can opt for accounting software that includes invoicing, expense tracking, financial reporting, and bank reconciliation, or choose a separate solution.

BIG Start is always ready to ease your business journey 🌟! On our website, you’ll find a bundle of services that are tailored to SMBs’ needs. The subscription will provide you with the ability to safeguard your business with legal documents, automate your accounting with a document processing tool, and manage team cooperation with a business workspace. Follow the link to find out more – https://bigstart.ch.

A lack of financial resources is by far one of the most common reasons why people put off the idea of starting a busines...
01/02/2024

A lack of financial resources is by far one of the most common reasons why people put off the idea of starting a business. However, analysing this issue, we think that what people really lack is the knowledge of how and where they can get these finances💰. That’s why we want to tell you about some ways to raise money for business.

🌍 Funding Programs

There is the possibility of taking advantage of different government programs that provide financial support and assistance to businesses. These programs are usually designed to stimulate economic growth, job creation, and overall development within a country or region. Seeking funding typically requires time and effort, however the potential returns can be significant.

We recommend searching for country- and city-specific grants as well as for European Union initiatives that can be applied in your industry. You can learn more on the European Commission website.

👤Angel Investors

Do you have a fantastic business idea? Well, some people are ready to provide financial support. Angel investors are individuals who can cover the financial needs of a business in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity. To find one you can attend different networking events, join local business groups on social media, engage in online forums and communities, etc. However, here it is vital to weigh all the pros and cons, as because of having less control, some people may find such cooperation unsuitable.

🌐 Crowdfunding

There is also an opportunity to take advantage of crowdfunding during which you collect small amounts of money from a large number of people, via the Internet. For this, a future entrepreneur should select a crowdfunding platform that aligns with the project's goals and convince people to invest in his or her business idea. The well-known crowdfunding platforms that you can use include Seedrs, Crowdcube, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and others.

We believe that where there's a will, there's always a way! So, keep searching for the option that will cover your requirements, and remember about your BIG business goal! 🤩

Meetings with wet hair and pajamas still happen with us from time to time 🤪. And how do you usually look during online g...
25/01/2024

Meetings with wet hair and pajamas still happen with us from time to time 🤪. And how do you usually look during online gatherings? 😉

18/01/2024

So pleasurable it is to see that the eCommerce market is constantly evolving, giving us new niches, opportunities, and trends 🤩. We’ve gathered some of the market segments that seem to grow really fast this year. Be sure to check them!

🌿 Eco-Friendly Products

As global environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution are getting more prominent, people are beginning to look for different ways to reduce their ecological footprint. We can see that consumers are ready to pay some extra percent for products that have a lower impact on the environment.

📚 Digital Educational Content

Rapid developments in technology have caused the rise of educational content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere. Considering the fact, that people want to make their lives easier, the new platforms and courses with different approaches have become a common thing.

🥑 Health and Wellness

Thanks to access to a lot of resources on health and wellness issues, both males and females become informed about the things that will improve their health. The niche is diverse enough and can encompass various sectors, including fitness, healthy food, mental health, etc.

🏡 Home Decor

Since more and more companies are sticking to the remote or hybrid work culture, there's a growing emphasis on organization within home office spaces. People spend time at home while they work or study, so items that contribute to a cozy and inviting atmosphere, such as comfortable seating and warm lighting are in demand to create a pleasant environment.

🐶 Pet Products

Pets are now considered members of our families and, fortunately, the amount of people that have these small friends is constantly growing. Alongside it, the market of pet products has also evolved, allowing us to choose from different food options, pet toys, beds, accessories, etc.

Looking at all these niches, we are delighted to see that people are moving toward a healthier lifestyle that is filled with personal comfort, work-life balance, and furry friends 💙. Businesses in their turn support these tendencies and create new products to make people’s life even more pleasurable.

Are you planning to hire your first team? Or already want to expand? 🚀 In both cases finding people to cooperate with se...
11/01/2024

Are you planning to hire your first team? Or already want to expand? 🚀 In both cases finding people to cooperate with seems to be a challenging task to do once we consider such things as competition for talent, diversity, and some level of perfectionism during the search. One of the biggest difficulties though is that more and more people nowadays are choosing remote work over on-site one.

The solution for employers is just to adapt to that and find ways for productive online work. The same as other companies, we hire people to work remotely and want to share with you some of the tips 😎.

So, it’s 2024 and high time to fulfill those BIG business plans that you’ve made 🚀! What about ensuring that you’ve ever...
04/01/2024

So, it’s 2024 and high time to fulfill those BIG business plans that you’ve made 🚀! What about ensuring that you’ve everything to run your business? 🤔 We’ve created an SMB Launch Package for this purpose! These are six main things that we’ve had at the start of our journey and now can confidently recommend to you!

🔹Legal documents

One of the first things that we’ve put our attention to is supplying our business with legal contracts. The basic ones include employment contracts, NDAs, and terms of service.

🔹Application for team management

As soon as the interests of all parties are safeguarded, we’ve found the place from which we can cooperate. Things that we value most there cover the ability to have video meetings, create groups, make surveys, and collaborate on tasks.

🔹Website

Considering the desire to sell goods online, we’ve also thought about our website which has a great contribution to online presence. Fortunately, everyone nowadays has the opportunity to create a website without any knowledge of coding.

🔹 Analytics & Performance tracking instruments

The main purpose of the website isn’t only attracting clients, but also tracking their behaviour. So, Google Analytics was our next decision. Thanks to the fact that it provides information about such things as the pages people visit most, the time they spend there, and the actions they take, it’s possible to get vital insights.

🔹Customer support

Even though some SMBs think that there is no need to have customer support, we firmly believe that it’s one of the most important aspects of business. The same as a website, quality customer service is a valuable source of feedback.

🔹Financial management tool & Bank account

According to finances, SMBs usually need some type of accounting software and a business bank account. Once we’ve acquired these two, the overall process of planning, organizing, and controlling financial resources has become easier.

And what things would you add to this list of essentials? 🤔 Share with us in the comment section below!

How many gingerbread cookies have you already eaten 🍪? What new winter activities have you tried ⛷? Is there any new bel...
28/12/2023

How many gingerbread cookies have you already eaten 🍪? What new winter activities have you tried ⛷? Is there any new beloved New Year comedy 🎥?

Whatever you do, we hope that you are enjoying your holidays and recharging your batteries for the BIG business success 🤍!

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