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What Makes a Startup Successful 

Countless things come into play when creating a start-up, and many variables that you want to take into account. It all leads to one goal; making your start-up successful.  Everyone wants their start-up to thrive and become successful, however, this is frequently easier said than done.

There are lots of unforeseen issues that tend to arise when beginning a business, and there’s no secret recipe to ensure you don’t mess it up. However, there is the next best thing; tips that you can take into account when creating your start-up.     What makes a start-up successful.

1. Speed. ​Time is critical when it comes to a start-up. Every hour and every minute of your day needs to be accounted for. In a start-up, many things need to be done, and the quicker and more efficiently these things are done, the better. How quickly tasks are done are usually the deciding factor in if start-ups can launch on time and meet deadlines.

2. Having determination. ​If you want your start-up to be successful, you’re going to need to have strong determination. You have to know what you want and be determined to get it, regardless of how much time and effort you have to put forth.  Your determination to reach your goal must outway the bumpy roads and trails that you’ll face.

3. Fundraising. ​It’s no secret that start-ups don’t have an abundance of cash to deal with, which is why it’s necessary to have some fundraising skills handy. Money is the main structure for any business, and without it, your start-up will crumble. The CEO  of your start-up should have the means and power to do some good fundraising.

4. Knowing how to budget. ​A good start-up can operate on very lean resources and,  although money is necessary, knows how to budget out their funds. You should be on top of cutting down unnecessary expenses and knowing how to budget well.

5. Be social. ​When it comes to making a successful start-up, networking is crucial.  Good founders realize the importance of having people in the company who can bring attention to the business and draw investors and partners in within seconds.  You have to have good networking and get attention to your business to be able to have a successful start-up.

Making a great start-up is far from easy. It takes time, determination, budgeting skills, and a belief in your company that pushes past all the trails you’re sure to face. However, now,  you know five things that make a start-up successful and can be better equipped to create a successful start-up.