Being an expert in your particular field of interest doesn’t necessarily mean that the administration and backroom functions of the business will be obvious. Spending a short time with gpsl talking you through the basics will ensure that you set off with a firm foundation, leaving you with more time to do what you do best for your customers.
Below are just some of the elements that we find ourselves being asked to advise on.
SWOT: a detailed Strengths and Weaknesses analysis developed specifically to help PCCs and church congregations. Centred around four weekly discussion meetings with your church’s membership and followed up with a simple questionnaire based on the outcomes of the meetings, a final report points the way to future strategies for growth.
Business setup: a short discussion meeting for the individual or couple thinking of taking the bold step into self employment for the first time. All the main concerns are explained, from limited company v sole trader/partner to vat registration, accounting basics, record keeping and home or rented premises.
Office administration: advice, setup, and even hands-
Marketing: from strategic planning, product positioning, campaign planning and implementation and agency briefing to full turnkey solutions which could include printed materials, professionally produced promotional videos and articles written by published authors.
Sales: telesales v websales v direct sales. Salesforce creation, training and monitoring.
If you need help, ask. We will never produce work that you wouldn’t be prepared to pay for so if gpsl can’t meet your needs we will tell you from the start.
Starting a new business venture for the first time is a daunting undertaking for anyone. But starting one alone without any help can rapidly lead to disaster.