There are many challenges and uncertainties that often arise when undertaking a project. A venture involves initiative and countless challenges that for many may seem almost impossible to achieve. New technologies have given rise to create new business opportunities, which is why millennials (generation “Y”) have been in charge of participating, to a greater extent, in this practice. At least 72% of them say they aim to start their own company, however this initiative requires a lot of dedication, perseverance and work that few are willing to invest.
That is why today I bring you 10 steps (suggested) to start your next project.
1. Get out of your comfort zone
In this area of comfort there is no factor that motivates us and encourages us to carry out something extraordinary, that is, it does not foster creativity nor does the "genius" that we carry within shine through. The comfort zone is an attempt against progress; In this sense, it is necessary to get out of it as soon as possible !, in order to begin to change our perspective and build what we want.
2. Identify your skills and find a need to satisfy
What am I good at? What do people increasingly need and / or want? These are undoubtedly fundamental questions to broaden our vision and analyze the most viable proposals, which are in accordance with our abilities and market demand.
3. Get informed and educate yourself
Know the current situation of your target audience and acquire knowledge that you can apply in order to enrich your project. Be self taught; There are countless sites on the internet with very relevant information. Having the relevant knowledge, staying up-to-date and being surrounded by those who know what they are doing, reduces the risk of failure.
4. Create and innovate
Currently, the innovation and strategic creation of products and services is very profitable (especially in the technology sector); In addition, it is essential to have a differentiating agent that provides our own identity to our project.
The market is fluctuating and its wishes take different forms. That said, it is essential to provide added value that involves creativity and innovation to captivate the modern consumer.
5. Set goals
What do I want to achieve? It is necessary to know where we are going to later work on it. Goal setting is the phase in which you print what you want to get out of your venture. Think big and think of others. The objectives aimed at obtaining a common good will always be more efficient and more people will be willing to support you.
6. Trust yourself and your project
If you don't trust yourself, nobody will. Firmly believe in your project and exponentially you will see others doing the same. Build the confidence and security necessary to motivate yourself and motivate others to become participants in your entrepreneurial project.
7. Create a synergistic work team
This work must be very thorough; In it you must select the ideal elements to collaborate on the project and its objectives. They must be people with disposition, initiative and desire to grow; that they join efforts to obtain optimal results, and above all, that they always seek the benefit of the entire work team.
8. Lose your fear
There is always a certain fear when it comes to undertaking, and it is normal. The fear of failure is implicit when starting a new project; however it is necessary to overcome it, otherwise we will be doomed to failure.
Find strong motivations that make fear dissipate.
9. Materialize your ideas
Many entrepreneurs are "stranded" at this point without any success.
Materializing your ideas is nothing more than executing your plan and carrying out all the above points together.
If you do not take this step, everything will have remained only in unspecified ideas.
10. Learn from mistakes
We are human and we make mistakes, however we must know how to deal with them and manage them. Learn from them to perfect your techniques and strategies; Likewise, be humble enough to accept your mistakes, all with the aim of being better, transcending and growing as a person.
Success in your venture!
