Starting a small business pros/cons tips?

[nra1234]

Looking at starting a small business as a baby/child sleep consultant. Wondering if anyone in that area or similar areas have any tips or advice?
I've priced it all up and willing to spend the money on advertising and web design. Just wondering how you go about getting your first clients?

Word of mouth - offer a few discounted packages? Use the local facebook network - we have a selling day on ours for local businesses.

Offer free services in exchange for testimonials and referrals if you don't have a network.

Local fb groups are probably a big one.

Identify who your ideal clients are before paying for any advertising. It makes the process of attracting clients much easier.

Well, as experts we know all the pros/cons of starting a business in the UK. So, the pros are: all the projects you take depends on your preferences, the time you are working, as well. Also, nowadays is easier to work from your home if you have a computer, so if you have children it would be more comfortable. About the cons - well mainly the risk you take, the money you invest and the time are the things you give without a chance for return.
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