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There are as many roads to owning and running a successful business as there are business owners. However, while the approach is always particular to your circumstances, one thing is certain: a proper start helps set you up for success. 

What does a proper start for solopreneurs involve? Read on to find out!

Day One: Prepare Your Transportation

Just like you wouldn’t hop into a vehicle without certain checks and equipment, you should prepare properly for your business’s future. Focus on ensuring your basic essentials today for a smooth ride. 

• Use tools to test drive your business idea.

• Select a business structure with fuel for your future; for instance, you can form an LLC in Connecticut which could be just as appropriate now for your solo venture as later if you decide to expand. 

• Create a road map for your business in the form of a business plan. This will help you identify goals, fine tune your financial picture, and could even be useful for securing funding. 

• Become a part of your local chamber of commerce for the many advantages it offers, like learning opportunities, area business information and an instant B2B network.

Day Two: Let the Rubber Hit the Road

With basic preparations completed, you’re ready to start rolling! The objective for today is to win your first customer. 

• Who is your ideal customer? Answer this question to help you define your outreach strategy.

• Start building your brand with a well-constructed logo, color scheme and tagline.

• Rev your engines with a website tailored to your business and your audience. 

• Peel out towards customer number one: search online in blog posts/comments for someone specifically looking for your solution; send an email blast to all your connections; reach out via social media to family, friends, former colleagues, classmates and so forth. 

Day Three: Cruise Towards Growth and Success

There’s no stopping you now! With a green light for growth, cruise on towards the future with the keys to make it happen.

• Looking for affordable marketing avenues? Social media offers a world of possibilities!

• Customer analytics can be a vital tool for staying in tune with your audience.

• Consider outsourcing tasks that are outside your skill set or that might drain your reserves.

• Could you use a little money to fuel your tank? Look for grants or loans that could fit the bill.