Seed undertakes

Steps to Help Someone Start a Business

1. Listen to the idea

• Ask what they are passionate about and what skills they have.

• Encourage them to think about problems they can solve (successful businesses solve real needs).

2. Define the product or service

• What exactly will they sell?

• Who will they sell it to (ideal customers)?

• What makes it different from the competition?

3. Validate the idea

• Do simple surveys or ask people they know.

• Test small-scale (e.g., sell to a few clients before investing too much).

4. Basic plan

• Costs (what is needed to start).

• Selling price.

• Expected profit.

• How it will be promoted (social media, word of mouth, flyers).

5. Formalization (if possible)

• Check permits, licenses, or registrations (depending on the country).

• Open a separate bank account for the business.

6. Create a digital presence

• Use social media (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp Business).

• Create a simple logo or visual identity.

7. Start with what you have

• Don’t wait for everything to be perfect.

• Launch and improve along the way based on customer feedback.

8. Track and improve

• Listen to customer feedback.

• See which products/services work best.

• Adjust prices, packaging, or marketing.

9. Reinvest the first profits

• Avoid spending them right away.

• Use them to improve quality, buy more stock, or expand the business.

10. Stay motivated

• Remember that entrepreneurship requires consistency.

• Celebrate small achievements.