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Essential subjects to study for entrepreneurs

Your ultimate aim is to become your own boss. You have the idea, the energy, the time and the focus. But do you have the knowledge needed to run your own business? In order to be a successful entrepreneur you would greatly benefit from a good understanding of four key subjects: economics, computer science, accounting and marketing.

No clear road to success

Many start-ups end in failure, partly because there is no clear roadmap to becoming a success. The steps to take vary from sector to sector, and depend on endless variables, including your funding strategy, type of business and networking ability.

While there is no guaranteed way to ensure success there are positive steps you can take to give you the best chance. We recommend studying the following subjects in some form, and ensuring a thorough understanding of them before you launch.

Economics

Gaining an understanding of the economy will benefit you in many ways, regardless of the kind of business you are setting up.

Following trends, along with understanding historical trends, will give you an advantage over your competitors. You will be able to plan in a more structured way and ensure that you can plan to tackle issues created by the wider world economy.

Accounting

All entrepreneurs would benefit from taking at least one basic accounting course. Understanding financial matters is vital to ensure the success of your business, no matter the sector chosen.

Relying solely on someone else is a huge risk for a new company. Keeping careful records will mean you always know what’s going on with your company finances, and you’ll always be in control.

Understanding computers

All businesses rely on computers to some extent, and for many they are the nucleus. Understanding how to set up and maintain a computer can save a lot of money and time. If you do not already have these skills, taking a course when you start up your business could mean you don’t have to rely so heavily on experts later on, reducing your down time.

When you’re starting out, time is money and every penny is important so being able to sort out IT problems yourself is a handy skill to have.

Marketing

You don’t need to complete a communications degree to be a success, but understanding the basics can be a great help. Marketing is key to getting started, growing your business, and staying in business. A course on making the most of your marketing plan could stand you in good stead for the future. Marketing is an ever changing discipline so reading blog posts, subscribing to marketing periodicals and watching Vlogs will make sure that you stay at the cutting edge of the latest techniques and trends.

Obviously, business degrees and sector-specific experience can also help your entrepreneurial dreams come true, but they’re not necessary. Get the basics covered across these four areas and you will be better equipped to run your company. You might even exceed your initial expectations.

Turner Little and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Material on this page has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.