5 Easy Tools to Assist Your Start-Up Idea

Have you been thinking about starting your own business but don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re like many others, who aren’t sure how to make their own ideas work so they start by joining a multi level marketing idea like Scentsy, Avon, or LulaRoe.

While these are all great ideas and existing companies to be part of, maybe you want to create something new. Here are 5 ways that you can start rolling your stone.

1) Cratejoy. This start-up company helps you get your subscription based business out into the world-wide web on a platform already established, with a client-base that’s opted in too. They give you a website option too, so if you’re really lost and not sure which direction to go, you can do it all on their site and get started right away. Like most online service companies, they charge an annual (or monthly) rate for their services. Their subscription service fees start at $39 per month.

2) LivePlan. This business plan builder service gives small and medium size business owners a basic template to follow and start their business plans. If you are not sure how to write basic verbiage, this software even has some options for you to choose and put your own information into. Business plan writing can range from $300 upwards of $10,000+ depending on the project, so LivePlan offers business owners a way to cut that cost with a little bit of hard work. Their subscription service fees start at $20 per month.

3) Seelio. This free online portfolio service allows you to share your projects and advancements while giving you a social media connection with potential investors, clients, and other businesses to work with. One great aspect of Seelio is that a personal representative reaches out to every new user (a real person!) to help get your portfolio set up, and even comments on what you submit right away (real feedback!). Ideal FREE service for any type of artistry or creative industries.

4) Basecamp. If you are going to be running projects, submitting bids for services, or working with groups of people who will be addressing specifics aspects of your business, check out Basecamp. This project management software puts people and things together with timelines that make a project real. Anytime roles are distinguished, team members can create more power in their responsibilities – this software helps people understand who they are in your organization. This subscription service starts at $20 per month.

5) Rocketlawyer. Legal documents are the most confusing and intricate documents in the world. They range depending on state, region, country, and even industry for business owners. Legal counsel for small businesses can be costly, so Rocketlawyer gives you the opportunity to create your legal documents with a quick and easy template software. These documents can run hundreds of dollars to customize with legal counsel, and the subscription service fee for this site starts at only $39.95 month.

If you aren’t sure how to get started with these sites or your start-up  business, The Desi Group can help. We assist small business owners with counseling on tools like the ones listed above and planning for their businesses. Contact us today for a free 30 minute consultation about the needs of your business!