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What a good startup needs to succeed

If you're just starting to get a business off the ground, you likely know how monumental of a task it can be to point the organization in the right direction and set it up for long-term success. While you may not exactly project profitability for the first quarter or even year of your operations, you do need to lay the groundwork to get into the black sooner than later, and that's no easy task.

The good news is that you are far from the first entrepreneur to launch a business, and you can learn a lot from the wins and losses of those that came before you. With that in mind, the following traits are those that tend to be shared by all successful startups:

A clearly defined niche to fill
When you start a business, it's usually because you either have a new product or service to offer, or believe you can do something better than the rest of the market, according to Business News Daily. However, you also need to think about who you are going to target with your marketing as you try to grow your customer or client base. Knowing where the niche is and the best way to fill it is just as important as having something great to offer.

All great startups have a lot in common.All great startups have a lot in common.

A great location
Whether it's a brick-and-mortar location or just a web address, you must make sure your location stands out and is easy to get to, Business News Daily added. In the real world, that means it should be close to major modes of transport like highways or subway lines, and online that means it's a simple URL that's easy to remember and not too long to type. Basically, you want to make it as easy as possible for your employees and audience alike to pay you a visit.

A budget and plan

It should go without saying, but many businesses aren't profitable when they first start out, so you need to have an extremely clear picture of what your expenses are going to be in your earliest days of operation, according to NewTek. Having a budget is obviously important for any stage of your business, but early on, you need a rather precise spending plan and must adhere to it carefully.

A reliable staff

Workers are going to be the lifeblood of your organization's success, and that means you have to be confident that every one of your early employees is a home-run hire, according to Inc. magazine. You're going to count on those people heavily as you get up and running, so you must feel strongly that they'll always be willing to give that 110% effort.

In some cases, you may need a bit of help to fill all your open positions with great candidates early on, and that's where YES Partners can help. To see some of the roles that we have already successfully placed, click here.

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