The idea of leaving your job to create your own company should mean having more free time to share with your family and friends, but if you are going to work alone, you will surely be a slave to your company. Keep in mind that an entrepreneur is only as successful as the team that surrounds him.
“If you manage to gather the perfect mix of people working for you, you will have a much better chance of success” Richard Branson.
You may not have enough money to hire and pay salaries, but it’s up to you to get it or use your skills as a negotiator to convince other people to participate in your business idea. Find below the profiles that will increase the chances of success of your company.
4 people you should have in your work team.
1. The industry veteran.
“The devil knows more for being old than for being a devil” is the perfect phrase for this profile. It will definitely give you many advantages to have someone on your team who knows the industry and knows how to work in the medium. It will take you a long time to know an industry in depth, to recognize the key companies, the competition and the opportunities, information that the veteran already has. Having this profile will shorten your learning curve.
2. The best seller.
Having the best product will not ensure that your company will position itself and grow quickly. Having an experienced salesperson on your team will allow you to effectively communicate the features of your product and why your customers should buy it. The combination of a good product and a great sales force is hard to beat in a competitive market.
3. The finance expert.
Although there is not a lot of money at stake when you have a business idea and want to develop it, you will definitely need financial knowledge. What better than having an expert to help you manage your finances intelligently. Even having this profile could increase your chances of getting financing to start with.
4. The team leader.
The leader does not necessarily have to be the founder. Although it would be ideal, this does not happen every time. A team must have a person who takes responsibility for the results and who inspires others to follow suit. Its main function is to make important decisions in times of crisis. Decisions that only he can make.
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