Demetris C. Hadjisofocli. Simple information on the tactical steps on the tactical issues surrounding setting up a business. This presentation cover everything that needs to be addressed and looked at such as Human Resources, Finance, ICT, Operations, Production etc. A definition of systemic entrepreneurship, a termed and a process that I developed and coined and use the last 2 years, was given out.

1. SETTING UP A BUSINESS;
THE TACTICAL ISSUES
DEMETRIS C. HADJISOFOCLI
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FRONTIER NETWORK, LTD.

2. THE RULES
• DECIDE ON A BUSINESS STRUCTURE
• REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS
• UNDERSTAND TAX RESPONSIBILITIES
• PURCHASE INSURANCE
• LEGAL SERVICES

3. OFFICE SET UP
• FIND SPACE
• OFFICE FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
• OFFICE SUPPLIES
• CHOOSE HW/SW
• GET CONNECTED
• BACK OFFICE SYSTEMS SET UP
• SHIPPING ACCOUNTS
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT

4. ANYTIME/ANYWHERE MOBILITY
• MOBILE DEVICES
• PORTABLES WITH WI/FI
• MOBILES
• REMOTE ACCESS
• SECURITY
• COLLABORATION SOFTWARE

5. BRANDING
• NAME
• LOGO
• DEVELOP AND PRINT MARKETING MATERIAL
• WEB SITE
• DOMAIN NAME
• IP PROTECTION

6. PROMOTION
• RESEARCH THE MARKET
• DEVELOP MARKETING PLAN
• PLACE ADVERTS
• USE SEARCH ENGINES
• USE PR RESOURCES
• CONSIDER TRADE SHOWS
• TRACK RESULTS

7. SALES
• DEVELOP A SALES PLAN
• SET UP PAYMENT SYSTEM
• SELL ONLINE
• SELL OVER THE PHONE
• SELL VIA RETAIL
• SET UP A POS SYSTEM
• GET CUSTOMER CREDIT RATINGS
• TRACK CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

8. FINANCES
• ESTIMATE COST AND REVENUE
• FIND CAPITAL
• DESIGN CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• HIRE AN ACCOUNTANT
• CHOOSE INTERNAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
• SET UP BANKING SERVICES
• INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

9. HUMAN RESOURCES
• EMPLOYEE STATUS
• RECRUITING
• OUTSOURCING POLICIES AND DECISIONS
• UNDERSTAND EMPLOYMENT LAW
• TAX ISSUES RELATING TO EMPLOYEES
• EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
• TRAINING
• PAYROLL
• RETIREMENTS PLANS ETC

10. OPERATIONS
• PROCESS FLOW
• INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL (JUST IN TIME)
• SCHEDULING SYSTEM
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• SUPPLIERS (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

11. THANKS FOR YOUR TIME