Chaz Berman provides tips for start-ups based on his experience participating in several start-up companies. He recommends following your passion to pursue an idea you are enthusiastic about. Research is important - look at the current market, competition, and assess how your product fits. Make a financial plan considering working capital needs and how to raise funds. Finally, write a thorough business plan containing your concept, market research, competition assessment, and financial documentation to attract investors.

1. Tips for Start-ups by Chaz Berman
I have participated in a number of start-up companies. I
enjoy the energy that arises as part of a start-up, with a
group of people working together to reach common
goals. Start-ups have amazing possibilities—not just for
income generation, but also to bring new and exciting
ideas to the marketplace that just may make the world a
better place.

2. Here are my tips for start-up businesses:
1. Follow your passion. Starting a business
takes energy and enthusiasm, so you will want
to pursue an idea about which you are
passionate. Believing in your product or service
will serve you well as you continue to develop
your idea, find business partners, and seek
financing.

3. 2. Do your research. All businesses start with an idea,
but having that idea is not enough to grow the
business. Once you have a concept, it is time to do
some research. Look at what is currently available in
the marketplace and assess how your product or
service will fit in. Define your market niche. Examine
the competition to determine whether there is a need
for your product or service. If you are introducing a
product or service into an already saturated market,
then success will be much more difficult.
3. Make a financial plan. When planning financially,
you will need to consider important data such as
amount of necessary working capital and how you will
raise those funds. Work with experts who can help you
make an accurate assessment of the financials for
your business.

4. 4. Write a business plan. Once you have
performed research and determined feasibility,
create a business plan. A good business plan
contains information about your concept, the
market you will serve, the results of your market
research, an assessment of your competition,
and necessary financial documentation. If
necessary, seek help from an expert, because
you will use your business plan to attract
investors and principals.

5. ● About the author: Chaz Berman has made a
career of working in business start-ups.
Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive
Officer for Grower’s Secret, Inc., and the
founder and Executive Chairman of the Board
for Lojali, Inc.

6. ● About the author: Chaz Berman has made a
career of working in business start-ups.
Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive
Officer for Grower’s Secret, Inc., and the
founder and Executive Chairman of the Board
for Lojali, Inc.